Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Laurel Highlands
About The Position
Do you have knowledge of boilers and utility plant operations? Are you ready for a challenging, hands-on position requiring technical expertise and acute attention to detail? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a dedicated Corrections Utility Plant Operator to join a collaborative team of professionals at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands. In this position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient boiler plant operations. Join our team to support a positive facility environment and deliver impactful trade education to inmate work crews! As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will be responsible for overseeing inmate work crews completing tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of a boiler plant. Your duties will include maintaining the functioning operation of various equipment, such as boilers and generators, under normal and emergency conditions. You will also be required to utilize manual and automatic controls, conduct operational assessments, and interpret various gauges and meters. In this role, you must be able to analyze problems and provide effective solutions to ensure a continuous supply of heat and hot water. Additionally, you will be responsible for testing boiler water and chemistry, recording results, and maintaining inventory of necessary chemicals and supplies. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
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.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing inmate work crews completing tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of a boiler plant
- Maintaining the functioning operation of various equipment, such as boilers and generators, under normal and emergency conditions
- Utilizing manual and automatic controls
- Conducting operational assessments
- Interpreting various gauges and meters
- Analyzing problems and providing effective solutions to ensure a continuous supply of heat and hot water
- Testing boiler water and chemistry, recording results
- Maintaining inventory of necessary chemicals and supplies
Benefits
- Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
- This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
- 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).
- Health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
- Competitive wages
- Multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
- Paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
- Opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
- Special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
