Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Fayette

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, where you will play a vital role in maintaining the safe and efficient operation of a steam and hot water utility plant. This position offers the chance to oversee inmate work crews, ensuring the smooth operation of boiler systems under both normal and emergency conditions. You will be responsible for performing maintenance tasks, monitoring equipment, and ensuring a safe work environment. If you are motivated and ready to contribute to a meaningful mission, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55

Stable work hours

Diverse workforce

Equal employment opportunity

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in steam or hot water generating plant operation.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inmate work crews in boiler plant operations and maintenance.
• Maintain efficient operations of natural gas hot water and steam boilers.

Skills

Steam and hot water utility operation

Maintenance and repair of boiler plants

Reading gauges and meters

Supervising inmate work crews

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic training completion

Job description

Take the first step in a rewarding career that offers you the opportunity to share your skills! The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette is seeking an energetic, motivated person with experience in the safe operation of a steam or hot water utility plant to join our team as a Corrections Utility Plant Operator. Utilize your experience and help us keep SCI Fayette running smoothly!

As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will be responsible for overseeing an inmate work crew in the performance of tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of a boiler plant within SCI Fayette. In this role, you will maintain efficient operations of natural gas hot water and steam boilers under normal and emergency conditions. This will require you to utilize manual and automatic control operation systems, as well as read and interpret visual and aural gauges, meters, and sensing devices. You can expect to perform scheduled and non-routine maintenance and operational assessments, clean equipment, and make minor repairs. Additionally, you will monitor inmate movement during operational hours and maintain a safe and secure work environment.

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, with a 30-minute lunch. Other shifts may be available.
• 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 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.

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 [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.