Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Somerset

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Somerset Township (PA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Utility Plant Operator at SCI-Somerset to support the safe operation of facility utility systems. The role involves managing boilers, water systems, and related equipment, with hands-on duties and supervisory responsibilities over inmate workers.

You will perform water testing, maintenance, and documentation, while ensuring safety and compliance. The starting annual salary is $49,010, with potential increases under the collective

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a steam or hot water generating plant, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet CJIS compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor boilers, generators, water systems, and other utility equipment under normal and emergency conditions
• Maintenance tasks: complete routine and non-routine maintenance, perform repairs, and keep accurate records of equipment performance
• Water testing: test boiler water chemistry, maintain logs, and track supplies for water treatment and testing
• Work crew oversight: direct inmate workers, maintain safety, enforce procedures, and monitor movement and work areas
• Documentation duties: record daily readings, complete required paperwork, and report concerns to supervisors

Skills

Facility operation experience

Maintenance management

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Team supervision

Tools

Boiler machinery

Water treatment equipment

Monitoring systems

Emergency control systems

Job description

Corrections Utility Plant Operator with the Department of Corrections, SCI-Somerset is a unique opportunity to take on meaningful work. In this job, you help keep essential systems running so the institution can operate safely and efficiently. You will gain experience with complex equipment and work in an environment where your efforts truly matter. This role is ideal for someone who likes staying active and working with purpose.

This position supports the safe and efficient operation of utility systems throughout the facility. The role includes hands-on work with technical equipment and daily oversight of important processes. As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Operation: Operate and monitor boilers, generators, water systems, and other utility equipment under normal and emergency conditions
• Maintenance Tasks: Complete routine and non-routine maintenance, perform repairs, and keep accurate records of equipment performance
• Water Testing: Test boiler water chemistry, maintain logs, and track supplies for water treatment and testing
• Work Crew Oversight: Direct inmate workers, maintain safety, enforce procedures, and monitor movement and work areas
• Documentation Duties: Record daily readings, complete required paperwork, and report concerns to supervisors

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-hour work week
• Work hours are to be determined upon hire
• 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 (before taxes). However, a higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• 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 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.