Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Camp Hill

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Utility Plant Operator at the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill. You will operate boiler systems, maintain equipment, and supervise inmate workers while ensuring safety and security practices are followed.

Responsibilities include water testing, record keeping, and daily inventories. The role offers full-time hours, rotating shifts, and retirement benefits eligibility with a dedicated facility team.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in operating, maintaining, and repairing steam or hot water generating plants.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training accepted.
• Background check and CJIS compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Operate boiler systems and monitor gauges, meters, and indicators.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs on plant machinery.
• Conduct water chemistry tests and manage chemical supplies and levels.
• Carry out general housekeeping and daily inventories of plant areas.
• Oversee inmate workers, monitor activity, and enforce safety protocols.
• Prepare and submit logs, reports, and records to supervision.

Skills

Steam plant operation

Mechanical maintenance

Water testing & chemistry

Education

Basic training in Elizabethtown, PA

Job description

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Corrections as a Corrections Utility Plant Operator and help keep essential operations moving at the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill! This role allows you to use your mechanical talent while supporting a secure and well-run facility. You will be part of a team that values skill, reliability, and dedication. It is a position that offers purpose, growth, and steady hands on experience.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

• Boiler Operation: Maintain steady boiler performance and evaluate gauges, meters, and system indicators
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine upkeep, cleaning, and minor repairs on plant machinery
• Water Testing: Conduct water chemistry tests, as well as track needed supplies and chemical levels
• Facility Upkeep: Carry out general housekeeping and complete daily inventories
• Inmate Oversight: Guide inmate workers, monitor activity, as well as enforce safety and security practices
• Record Management: Communicate with supervisors and complete required logs, paperwork, and reports

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 40 hour work week
• Work hours are as follows, with rotating shifts and days off, and a paid lunch.
  • 1st shift: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • 2nd shift: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • 3rd shift: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• 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: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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

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.