Corrections Plant Mechanic - SCI Huntingdon
About The Position
The Department of Corrections is hiring a Corrections Plant Mechanic to maintain and repair equipment supporting the central utility plant and related systems. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, testing, inspections, documentation, and supporting safe plant operations. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with work hours from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Sunday through Saturday, and rotating days off. It is not eligible for telework. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is required. Candidates must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. The starting annual salary for candidates new to Commonwealth employment is $49,010 before taxes. The position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience performing skilled mechanical repair work involving heavy machines, along with training gained through high school graduation; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions.
- Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Repair and maintain plant equipment, air compressors, expansion tanks, and related systems.
- Test water systems, maintain testing logs, and track supplies for required water treatment activities.
- Complete annual startup and shutdown activities for cooling towers and chilled water systems.
- Check generator fluids and batteries, monitor fuel systems, complete inspections, and address needed repairs.
- Supervise inmate work details, monitor movement, support tool control, and maintain a safe work environment.
- Communicate concerns to supervisors and complete paperwork, inventories, housekeeping duties, and daily records.
Benefits
- Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
