Utility Plant Operator - Boiler Operator

Applications accepted until Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 11:59 pm eastern. You MUST apply on our website using the link provided to be considered for this position.THE POSITIONUtilize your experience in the safe operation ofutility plantboilers as a Corrections Utility Plant Operator! The Department of Corrections is seeking an energetic, motivated person to join our team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Forest. Apply today if you wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will be responsible for supervising inmates and maintaining proper security while ensuring work is performed under safe operating procedures for boiler operations. In this position, you will maintain efficient operations of steam and gas-fired boilers under normal and emergency conditions. Your duties will include utilizing manual and automatic control operations systems, reading and interpreting visual and aural gauges, and performing maintenance and operational assessments. You can expect to clean and maintain equipment and make minor repairs to ensure proper functionality. Additionally, you will test the boiler water chemistry and water softening system while maintaining logs of the tests performed, as well as keep inventory of water treatment chemicals, reagents, and supplies needed for testing.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week

Work hours are 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.

This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,986.00 (before taxes).

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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

An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Page /default.aspx20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.