Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Chester

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Corrections Utility Plant Operator at the State Correctional Institution in Chester. This full-time position involves maintaining essential steam heating systems while ensuring safety and security. You will utilize your skills in a rewarding environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in operation, maintenance, and repair of steam or hot water generating plants.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable.
• Must pass background investigation and comply with CJIS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain functionality of the facility's steam heating systems.
• Supervise inmates and ensure proper security.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems in high-stress situations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Knowledge of safety protocols

Education

Completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA

Job description

If you are looking for a new career opportunity and want to make a positive impact in the field of corrections while utilizing your skills and knowledge of boiler operations, then joining our team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester as a Corrections Utility Plant Operator may be the perfect fit for you. With competitive salary and benefits, as well as opportunities for growth and development, this is an exciting career move you will not want to miss out on. Apply today and become a valuable member of our dedicated Department of Corrections (DOC) team!

As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the functionality of SCI Chesterand the generation of medium-pressure steam for heat and hot water needs for the institution. You will be responsible for supervising inmates and maintaining proper security while ensuring work is performed under safe operating procedures for boiler operations. This position also requires a strong understanding of safety protocols and emergency procedures, as well as the ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve in high-stress situations. Your work in this position requires a great deal of responsibility and attention to detail.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are to be determined from the following two shifts, depending on operational needs, Monday - Friday.
  • 2nd shift: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with a shift differential of $1.25 per hour
  • 3rd shift: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a shift differential of $1.15 per hour
• 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

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 Requirement:

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

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us [e-mail].

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.