Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Greene

THE POSITION

Do you have experience in operating boiler systems and wish to showcase your skills in a rewarding public service career? The Department of Corrections is seeking a dynamic and driven Utility Plant Operator to join our physical plant team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for overseeing an inmate work crew in the performance of tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of boiler plant equipment at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact, contribute your expertise to a dynamic team, and advance your professional growth while supporting our mission!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will guide an inmate work crew in the maintenance and operation of boilers, generators, and related equipment under normal and emergency conditions. You will utilize manual and automatic control operation systems while reading and interpreting gauges and sensing devices. Duties include performing scheduled and non-routine maintenance and operational assessments, as well as cleaning and maintaining equipment to ensure proper functionality. Additionally, you will operate and maintain auxiliary equipment such as pumps, draft fans, control equipment, and ash systems. This role requires your ability to work independently to analyze problems and implement technical decisions to ensure continued operation of plant equipment.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
• Work hours are 2 : 00 PM to 10 : 00 PM, as institutional needs dictate, with rotating pass days and a shift differential of $1.25 per hour.
• 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

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.