Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Fayette

If you are looking to highlight your skills in operating utility plant systems and equipment, this role is perfect for you! The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette is seeking an energetic and dedicated Utility Plant Operator. In this key role, you will be responsible for overseeing an inmate work crew in the performance of tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of our boiler plant. Apply today to take advantage of this exciting opportunity and discover what a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!

In this position, you will ensure the efficient operation of natural gas and oil boilers under both normal and emergency conditions, using both manual and automatic control systems. You will interpret visual and aural gauges, meters, and sensing devices, perform both routine and non-routine maintenance, and conduct operational assessments. Additionally, you will clean and maintain equipment, make minor repairs to ensure proper functionality, and operate and maintain auxiliary equipment. You will work independently to analyze problems and implement effective solutions.

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 are 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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 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.

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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.