Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Chester

The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Chester is seeking a Utility Plant Operator with exceptional work ethic and experience with the safe operation of a utility plant. This position gives you the opportunity to maintain the operability of the steam boilers, heating boilers, chilled water system(s), cooling tower(s), and standby generators at the institution. Apply today to become an essential part of a department that is dedicated to educating offenders, resulting in successful community reintegration through accountability and positive change!

As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will be responsible for overseeing inmate activities while upholding stringent security measures. You will be tasked with ensuring that all operations are conducted in accordance with established safety protocols, particularly in relation to boiler operations and the generation of medium pressure steam. This steam is essential for providing heat and hot water to meet the various institutional requirements. Your responsibilities would be critical in maintaining both the safety of the facility and the efficiency of its utility operations. Take your trades career up a notch with our Maintenance Department!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are to be determined due to operational needs 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Shift Differential: An employee whose work shift consisting of 7.5 or 8 work hours which begins at or after 8:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m. will be paid a shift differential of $1.15 per hour for all such hours worked on that shift. An employee whose work shift consisting of 7.5 or 8 work hours which begins at or after 12:00 noon and before 8:00 p.m. will be paid a shift differential of $1.25 per hour for all such hours worked on that shift.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
• 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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.