Utility Plant Operator I

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This Utility Plant Operator is a Boiler Operator at the Limon Correctional Facility (LCF) in Limon, CO. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring a safe, healthy, comfortable, and secure working and living environment for staff, visitors, and inmates at the Limon Correctional Facility, through the implementation of timely, efficient, and correct operation, modification, maintenance, and repair of the facility physical plant (electrical and water distribution systems, water treatment systems, electronic and mechanical systems, heating and cooling systems, grounds, structures, laundry, and office-living-work areas). This position maintains the Limon Correctional Facility's entire physical plant. Position promotes the Colorado Department of Corrections Mission, Vision and Values while adhering to a high level of integrity, commitment and providing excellent customer service. Position maintains safety and security of facility and work sites; through clear and accurate communication trains staff in the proper use of controlled items, tools, equipment and chemicals; enforces security procedures by conducting work site searches; monitors workplace environment, paying close attention to changes, inappropriate activity or potential problems; responds to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes according to agency policy and writes and submits required reporting. Through conscientious observation, clear communications and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments and the Code of Penal Discipline, position promotes a safe and secure environment. Position is subject to facility call back or working additional hours or shifts to maintain safety and security. Position ensures the safe, efficient, compliant and cost effective execution of assigned tasks and projects and the cleanliness of physical plant and equipment. Position is responsible for facility central plant (boiler house). Position assures proper operation of the LCF Central Plant by constant monitoring, testing, recording, certifying and completing corrective, preventive, predictive maintenance on chillers, boilers, generator, water treatment system and electrical switching devices. Position may require working additional shifts and or hours to ensure safe and secure operations. Position ensures a clean, safe and secure work environment through scheduled sanitation procedures, tool/key inventory control and compliance to applicable health and safety codes. Position coordinates logistical support with other trades and shops in order to use resources efficiently; completes required documentation such as work orders and incident reports; ensures all work completed is in compliance with all applicable standards, codes, regulations, and policy.

Requirements

Four (4) years of employment experience in utility plant operations performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
Utility Plant Operational Experience - modification, maintenance, and repair of the physical plant such as electrical and water distribution systems, water treatment systems, electronic and mechanical systems, and/or heating and cooling systems.
OR a combination of two (2) years of utility plant operational experience and two (2) or more years of correctional experience (security related duties where primary responsibilities included detaining, controlling movement and escorting inmates in a prison facility; conducting counts and searches while monitoring inmate assignments, and movement throughout the day).
Possess a high school diploma or GED
Must be 21 years of age
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Have NO felony convictions.
Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application.
Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics (Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist, Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down, Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows, Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows, Swing a baton in a striking technique, Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic, Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions).
Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently.
Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations.
Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner.
Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders.
Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments.
Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings.
Willing and able to travel.
Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule.
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required.

Nice To Haves

Utility Plant employment experience within the last five (5) years
Stationary Engineer Certification
Boiler Operator Certification

Responsibilities

Ensuring a safe, healthy, comfortable, and secure working and living environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
Operation, modification, maintenance, and repair of the facility physical plant (electrical and water distribution systems, water treatment systems, electronic and mechanical systems, heating and cooling systems, grounds, structures, laundry, and office-living-work areas).
Maintaining the Limon Correctional Facility's entire physical plant.
Promoting the Colorado Department of Corrections Mission, Vision and Values.
Maintaining safety and security of facility and work sites.
Training staff in the proper use of controlled items, tools, equipment and chemicals.
Enforcing security procedures by conducting work site searches.
Monitoring workplace environment for changes, inappropriate activity or potential problems.
Responding to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes according to agency policy.
Writing and submitting required reporting.
Promoting a safe and secure environment through conscientious observation, clear communications and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments and the Code of Penal Discipline.
Subject to facility call back or working additional hours or shifts to maintain safety and security.
Ensuring the safe, efficient, compliant and cost effective execution of assigned tasks and projects.
Ensuring the cleanliness of physical plant and equipment.
Assuring proper operation of the LCF Central Plant by constant monitoring, testing, recording, certifying and completing corrective, preventive, predictive maintenance on chillers, boilers, generator, water treatment system and electrical switching devices.
Ensuring a clean, safe and secure work environment through scheduled sanitation procedures, tool/key inventory control and compliance to applicable health and safety codes.
Coordinating logistical support with other trades and shops to use resources efficiently.
Completing required documentation such as work orders and incident reports.
Ensuring all work completed is in compliance with all applicable standards, codes, regulations, and policy.

Benefits

Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans.
Medical and dental health plans
Short and long term disability coverage
Paid life insurance
11 paid holidays per year
Vacation and sick leave
Wellness program
Tuition reimbursement
Training opportunities