Utility Plant Operator 2 (2nd Shift) - Torrance State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; New Mexico; Sur place; USD 44 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Utility Plant Operator 2 at Torrance State Hospital in Torrance, PA. This civil service, full-time role supports the hospital’s power house operations, ensuring steam production, heat, and safe day-to-day plant performance.

The position includes shift leadership and adherence to safety policies. Qualified candidates have at least one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of training, with a focus on operation,

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as a Utility Plant Operator 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or One year of semi-skilled work experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes six months of semi-skilled work experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment.

Responsabilités

• Boiler Operation: Operate boilers and auxiliary equipment to produce steam and maintain heat and hot water for the hospital
• Shift Leadership: Direct staff during assigned shifts, interpret work assignments, and demonstrate proper methods
• System Monitoring: Check equipment and system performance, report abnormal conditions, and keep accurate records
• Water Treatment: Test and treat boiler water daily to protect equipment and ensure proper function
• Maintenance Support: Assist with repairs, complete preventive maintenance tasks, and support less senior employees
• Safety Enforcement: Follow and enforce all required safety policies, procedures, and regulations in the Power House

Description du poste

Salary

$44,273.00 - $66,055.00 Annually

Location

Westmoreland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60986-97120

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Torrance St Hosp

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

11/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

97120

Position Number

00101943

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00210973

Bureau / Division

Department of Human Services/Torrance State Hospital

Worksite Address

121 Longview Drive

City

Torrance, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15779

Contact Name

Sandra Schleicher

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Step into a vital role as a Utility Plant Operator 2 with Torrance State Hospital. This position allows you to support a facility that serves individuals in need while working with essential power systems. You will help keep hospital operations running smoothly and safely every day. Join a team where your technical skills make an important difference.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position plays an important part in the daily operation of the Power House and supports the safe and steady production of steam for the hospital. As a Utility Plant Operator 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Boiler Operation: Operate boilers and auxiliary equipment to produce steam and maintain heat and hot water for the hospital
• Shift Leadership: Direct staff during assigned shifts, interpret work assignments, and demonstrate proper methods
• System Monitoring: Check equipment and system performance, report abnormal conditions, and keep accurate records
• Water Treatment: Test and treat boiler water daily to protect equipment and ensure proper function
• Maintenance Support: Assist with repairs, complete preventive maintenance tasks, and support less senior employees
• Safety Enforcement: Follow and enforce all required safety policies, procedures, and regulations in the Power House

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 2nd shift, 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Wednesday - Sunday with Monday and Tuesday off.
• Overtime as required and subject to emergency call in.
• 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:

• One year of experience as a Utility Plant Operator 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of semi-skilled work experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes six months of semi-skilled work experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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 Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

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.

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:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.