Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Greene

Join our team at the Department of Corrections (DOC) and play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency of essential utility services at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene. As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will be responsible for operating a boiler plant and ensuring safe and efficient operations to provide heat and hot water to inmates, staff, and visitors. This challenging career opportunity requires experience in boiler plant operations and a strong commitment to public service. Apply today to begin a fulfilling and impactful career in the field of corrections!

As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will oversee inmate work, including tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the boiler plant at SCI Greene. One of your primary goals will be to ensure the efficient operation of heating and cooling equipment, both under normal and emergency conditions. You will also be in charge of utilizing manual and automatic control systems, as well as reading and interpreting visual and aural gauges, meters, and sensing devices. Furthermore, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining auxiliary equipment, such as feed water pumps, condensate pumps, and chemical feed pumps. Your attention to detail and knowledge of plant operations will be crucial in promoting a secure and functional environment for both 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 are 2:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Sunday - Saturday, with 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.