Plumber 1 (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

The Plumber 1 for the Department of Human Services (DHS) at the Selinsgrove Center plays an essential role in keeping the facility functional. This position allows you to apply your hands-on skills while supporting a wide range of plumbing systems. You will join a hardworking team that values reliability, problem solving, and dedication to quality work. Step into a role where your expertise helps create a comfortable environment for everyone on campus.

About the role

This position supports plumbing operations across the Selinsgrove Center’s 46-building campus and helps maintain reliable building systems.

Responsibilities

• Plumbing Repair: Install, rebuild, and repair pumps, valves, steam traps, generators, mixing valves, circulator pumps, thermostats, and related systems
• Pipe Installation: Install potable, wastewater, and pneumatic piping systems using copper, iron, PVC, CPVC, and other types of pipe and tubing
• Equipment Maintenance: Overhaul and repair housekeeping equipment, dietary equipment, dishwashers, and related commercial and residential systems
• Fixture Work: Install, maintain, and repair sinks, drains, water lines, wastewater lines, screen boxes, urinals, drinking fountains, and related fixtures
• Utility Support: Assist with trench digging, perform hydrant work, and support asbestos abatement participation
• Operational Tasks: Work from blueprints and instructions, estimate labor and materials, monitor supplies, and use various power and hand tools

Schedule

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch
• Rotating schedule
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking
• No telework option available

Pay

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures; or an equivalent combination of experience and training
• Active motor vehicle license
• Must meet the PA residency requirement
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

Qualifications

A conditional offer of employment will require:

• Medical examination
• Satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance, under the Older Adult Protective Services Act