Utility Plant Operator
THE POSITION
Embark on a new and exciting opportunity to use your experience in boiler plant maintenance! The Department of Corrections is seeking an energetic and motivated Corrections Utility Plant Operator to join our team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Forest. In this role, your knowledge in boiler plant operations will help us keep the institution running smoothly. Apply today and explore a rewarding career that allows you to share your skills!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will be responsible for performing and overseeing an inmate work crew in the performance of tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of a boiler plant. Your work will involve maintaining efficient operations of boilers and cooling towers, utilizing manual and automatic control operation systems, reading and interpreting gauges, and performing operational assessments. You will clean and maintain equipment, as well as make minor repairs to ensure proper functionality. Some of your duties will include operating auxiliary equipment, testing water chemistry, and maintaining inventory of water treatment chemicals and other supplies. Additionally, when overseeing inmate work crews, you will monitor inmate movement during operational hours and conduct searches of inmates for contraband.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
- Work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:00PM, Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday.
- This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $47,925.00 (before taxes). However, a higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a steam or hot water generating plant, or a steam and electric generating plant; or
- Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a steam or hot water generating plant, or a steam and electric generating plant
Additional Requirements:
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.