Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Frackville

Power up your career and become a Corrections Utility Plant Operator in a unique correctional setting! The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Frackville is seeking an energetic, motivated individual ready to ensure efficient boiler plant operations, tackle complex troubleshooting, and contribute to the safety and well-being of the facility. If you are a team player who can thrive under pressure, we want to hear from you!

As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will have a crucial role in overseeing an inmate work crew in the performance of tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the boiler plant, which is responsible for providing heat and hot water to the facility. Your main responsibility will be to ensure the efficient operation of two 800 HP Cleaver-Brooks boilers, under normal and emergency conditions. This will require you to utilize both manual and automatic control operation systems and to accurately read and interpret visual and aural gauges, meters, and sensing devices. Additionally, you will be responsible for performing scheduled and non-routine maintenance and operational assessments. This may include tasks such as cleaning and maintaining equipment; making minor repairs; and testing boiler water, chemistry, and water softening systems. You will also be responsible for maintaining detailed logs of all tests performed and keeping track of inventory for water treatment chemicals and other supplies needed for testing. Your attention to detail and knowledge of plant operations will be crucial in promoting a secure and functional environment for staff and inmates.

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 to be determined. Work schedule will include rotating days off.
• 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.

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
• 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 Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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.

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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.