Utility Plant Operator 1 - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Clarks Summit (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a mechanically skilled Utility Plant Operator to join their dedicated team at Clarks Summit State Hospital. This full-time position involves operating high-pressure steam boilers and auxiliary equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety. You will collaborate with a team to maintain essential services that support patient care and community reintegration. With a strong emphasis on technical expertise and problem-solving, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of others in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Free Parking

Health Benefits

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a Utility Plant Helper or equivalent.
• Experience in operation, maintenance, or repair of utility plant systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor high-pressure steam boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Make adjustments to maintain proper temperature and pressure.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Monitoring Gauges

Adjusting Equipment

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Boiler Systems

Industrial Equipment

Water Flow Monitoring Systems

Job description

THE POSITION

Do you possess the trades skills necessary to complement our team of dedicated Facility Services Utility Plant Operators? The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Clarks Summit State Hospital is actively seeking a mechanically skilled individual to join our Facility Services, Boiler Plant Operator Team as a Utility Plant Operator 1. Apply now and share your technical expertise with a hospital that makes a lasting, positive difference in the lives of others.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be assigned to the Boiler Plant at Clarks Summit State Hospital, function under direct supervision of Utility Plant Supervisor, and work under leadership of Utility Plant Operator 2 on each assigned shift. We maintain high pressure steam boilers and auxiliary equipment for supplying steam heat and hot water to a facility that provides individualized treatment to patients and facilitates each person's return to the community.

You will be responsible for operating our boiler plant, with over $4.2M in new renovations. Work involves monitoring gauges and water flow, making adjustments based on regulation and operational standards to maintain proper temperature and pressure, keeping records of steam production and fuel consumption, making minor repairs to equipment, and communicating and collaborating effectively with the team. This work will rely on your mechanical skills, self-motivation, and independent judgment to complete assignments.

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Rotating weekend and holiday schedule; 8 hour shift; weekly schedule is Monday - Friday, rotating weekends & holidays.
• Travel and overtime as needed.
• Free parking!
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months of experience as a Utility Plant Helper (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Six months of unskilled work experience assisting in the operation, maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment, electronic equipment, electrical systems, heavy machinery, motors, engines, drives or hydraulic systems; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of an active Class C motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.