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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Warren State Hospital, is seeking a Utility Plant Operator 2 to maintain high‑pressure boilers and essential plant systems, ensuring safe conditions, steady operations, and reliable service for the hospital’s daily needs.

You will operate, monitor, and repair equipment, perform water testing and preventive maintenance, and respond to emergencies. The position offers full‑time hours, rotating shifts, limited telework, and a starting salary subject to agency policy.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust high-pressure boilers and related systems to ensure safe and efficient performance
• Collect samples, conduct chemical tests, and treat water systems to maintain proper feedwater quality
• Repair, replace, and maintain pumps, motors, steam traps, and other plant components for reliable operation
• Make emergency repairs, diagnose problems, and take corrective action to maintain plant operations
• Perform scheduled maintenance and keep plant areas clean, organized, and in safe working condition
• Rotate shifts as required to maintain continuous, effective plant operations

Job description

THE POSITION

As a Utility Plant Operator 2 with the Department of Human Services, you take on a key role in keeping Warren State Hospital powered and running smoothly. You work with advanced high-pressure boilers and essential mechanical systems that support the entire facility. Your expertise helps maintain safe conditions, steady operations, and reliable service every day. This is a chance to apply your abilities in a setting where your work truly matters and supports the daily needs of the hospital.

THE POSITION

As a Utility Plant Operator 2 with the Department of Human Services, you take on a key role in keeping Warren State Hospital powered and running smoothly. You work with advanced high-pressure boilers and essential mechanical systems that support the entire facility. Your expertise helps maintain safe conditions, steady operations, and reliable service every day. This is a chance to apply your abilities in a setting where your work truly matters and supports the daily needs of the hospital.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of high-pressure boiler systems and related plant equipment. The role supports continuous facility operations and ensures reliable service at Warren State Hospital. As a Utility Plant Operator 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Boiler Operation: Operate, monitor, and adjust high-pressure boilers and related systems to ensure safe and efficient performance
• Water Testing: Collect samples, conduct chemical tests, and treat water systems to maintain proper feedwater quality
• Equipment Maintenance: Repair, replace, and maintain pumps, motors, steam traps, and other plant components for reliable operation
• Emergency Response: Make emergency repairs, diagnose problems, and take corrective action to maintain plant operations
• Preventive Care: Perform scheduled maintenance and keep plant areas clean, organized, and in safe working condition
• Shift Coverage: Rotate shifts as required to maintain continuous, effective plant operations

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 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, with a 30-minute lunch from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM. You will work a rotating schedule. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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

• 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 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.