Utility Plant Operator 2
Put your mechanical skills to work and build a career with benefits designed for the long haul.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services is looking for an experienced, hands-on Utility Plant Operator 2 at Torrance State Hospital. If you enjoy troubleshooting equipment, making repairs, and keeping complex mechanical systems operating safely and efficiently, this could be a great next move.
What You'll Do
This is skilled mechanical work in a modern high-pressure boiler plant. You'll work independently with minimal supervision while operating, maintaining, and repairing boilers and related plant equipment.
Your work will include:
- Operating high-pressure fire tube and water tube boilers
- Monitoring gauges, digital displays, and computerized control systems
- Inspecting and maintaining pumps, motors, boilers, and auxiliary equipment
- Diagnosing equipment problems and making repairs or adjustments
- Performing preventive maintenance
- Testing and treating boiler system water
- Responding to equipment problems and making emergency repairs when needed
What's in It for You?
Commonwealth employment offers more than a paycheck. This position includes a total compensation package valued at more than $80,000, with:
- Premium health, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
- Pension and retirement plan options
- Regular pay increases
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays
- Career development and training opportunities
Do You Qualify?
You need:
- One year of semi-skilled experience operating, maintaining, or repairing industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes at least six months of this semi-skilled experience.
Good to Know
- Full-time, second shift
- Hours: 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM
- Wednesday - Sunday with Monday and Tuesday off
- This is an on-site position at Torrance State Hospital in Torrance, PA
Important!
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Ready to put your experience to work? Apply by 11/4/2026.