Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Camp Hill

THE POSITION

Are you skilled in operating boiler systems and ready to apply your expertise in a meaningful public service career? The Department of Corrections is seeking dynamic and motivated Utility Plant Operators to join our physical plant team. In this vital role, you will supervise an inmate work crew while coordinating the operation, maintenance, and repair of boiler plant equipment at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill. This is a great opportunity to apply your technical expertise, support an important mission, and grow professionally as part of a dedicated team.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will supervise an inmate work crew operating and maintaining boilers and steam generation equipment to provide heat and hot water for the institution under both 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.

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-hour work week
• Work hours consist of three rotating shifts: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, 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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 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 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.

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 to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.