Corrections Plant Mechanic - SCI Huntingdon

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Smithfield Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Plant Mechanic in Huntingdon, PA to maintain the central utility plant and associated systems. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, testing, inspections, documentation, and safe plant operations.

You will perform equipment repairs, water testing, system startups, and generator inspections while supervising inmate crews and ensuring accurate records.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in skilled mechanical repair work involving heavy machines or equivalent training.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must pass a background investigation and CJIS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain plant equipment, air compressors, expansion tanks, and related systems.
• Test water systems, maintain testing logs, and track supplies for mandated water treatment activities.
• Complete annual startups and shutdowns for cooling towers and chilled water systems.
• Check generator fluids and batteries, monitor fuel systems, and address repairs.
• Supervise inmate work details, supervise tool control, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Document concerns to supervisors and complete paperwork, inventories and daily records.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Air compressors

Expansion tanks

Job description

Job Details

• Salary: $49,010.00 - $98,728.00 Annually


• Location: Huntingdon County, PA


• Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time


• Job Number: N-2026-62136


• Job Code: 47290


• Position Number: 00027177


• Union: PSCOA


• Bargaining Unit: H1


• Pay Group: CO35


• Worksite Address: 1120 Pike Street


• City: Huntingdon, Pennsylvania


• Zip Code: 16654


• Contact Person: Yen Le


• Contact Phone: [phone]


• Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Department of Corrections is looking for a dedicated Corrections Plant Mechanic who enjoys working with mechanical systems and tackling technical challenges. In this role, you will help maintain essential plant equipment that supports daily operations. Your attention to detail and repair skills will contribute to a safe and reliable environment.

Take pride in meaningful work that keeps important systems performing at their best.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Corrections Plant Mechanic, you will help maintain and repair equipment that supports the central utility plant and related systems. This position focuses on preventive maintenance, testing, inspections, documentation, and supporting safe plant operations.

As a Corrections Plant Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Maintenance: Repair and maintain plant equipment, air compressors, expansion tanks, and related systems to support proper operation


• Water Testing: Test water systems, maintain testing logs, and track supplies required for mandated water treatment activities


• System Startups: Complete annual startup and shutdown activities for cooling towers and chilled water systems


• Generator Inspections: Check generator fluids and batteries, monitor fuel systems, complete inspections, and address needed repairs


• Work Crew Oversight: Supervise inmate work details, monitor movement, support tool control, and maintain a safe work environment


• Documentation Tasks: Communicate concerns to supervisors and complete paperwork, inventories, housekeeping duties, and daily records

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 hours per week


• Work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Sunday - Saturday, with rotating days off.


• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.


• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.


• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,010.00 (before taxes).


• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience in performing skilled mechanical repair work involving heavy machines; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from high school; or


• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.


• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.