Utility Plant Operator 2 - South Mountain Restoration Center

Governmentjobs.com; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Mountain Restoration Center seeks reliable Utility Plant Operators to operate and maintain boiler systems. This full-time role ensures effective steam generation for a long-term care facility. Ideal candidates will have experience in utility plant systems, fulfilling critical operational needs.

Benefits

Free Parking

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Utility Plant Operator 1 or equivalent.
• Experience in operation, maintenance, or repair of utility plant systems.
• Possession of an active Class C motor vehicle license.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the boiler systems to meet steam requirements.
• Manage essential equipment for steam generation.
• Regulate pressure, level, and temperature controls.

Skills

Operation of utility plant systems

Maintenance of boilers

Job description

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Utility Plant Operator 2 - South Mountain Restoration Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

$43,397.00 - $64,762.00 Annually

Location

Franklin County, PA

Job Number

CS-2025-28204-97120

Department of Human Services

Division

HS So Mtn Rstrtn

06/25/2025

Closing Date

7/9/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

97120

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

ST04

00210882

Department of Human Services/South Mountain Restoration Center

If you are looking to showcase your skills in operating utility plant systems and equipment, this is the perfect position for you! The South Mountain Restoration Center, a Long-Term Care Skilled Nursing Home Facility operated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking motivated and reliable Utility Plant Operators to join our team. I n this vital position, you will play a key role in ensuring that our boiler plant effectively meets the steam requirements of the Center. Seize this exciting opportunity by applying today and explore the rewarding career possibilities with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!

Situated in the beautiful mountains near Michaux State Forest, South Mountain Restoration Center is a Long-Term Care Skilled Nursing Home Facility operated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

You will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the boiler or boilers in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines to fulfill the steam requirements of the Center. This includes managing and regulating essential equipment for steam generation, such as feed water pumps, forced draft fans, condensate return pumps, fuel oil pumps, air compressors, water softeners, chemical feed pumps, air dryers, PRV stations, as well as pressure, level, and temperature controls.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

THE POSITION

If you are looking to showcase your skills in operating utility plant systems and equipment, this is the perfect position for you! The South Mountain Restoration Center, a Long-Term Care Skilled Nursing Home Facility operated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking motivated and reliable Utility Plant Operators to join our team. I n this vital position, you will play a key role in ensuring that our boiler plant effectively meets the steam requirements of the Center. Seize this exciting opportunity by applying today and explore the rewarding career possibilities with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!

Situated in the beautiful mountains near Michaux State Forest, South Mountain Restoration Center is a Long-Term Care Skilled Nursing Home Facility operated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

You will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the boiler or boilers in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines to fulfill the steam requirements of the Center. This includes managing and regulating essential equipment for steam generation, such as feed water pumps, forced draft fans, condensate return pumps, fuel oil pumps, air compressors, water softeners, chemical feed pumps, air dryers, PRV stations, as well as pressure, level, and temperature controls.

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 may change based on operational needs.
  • Position 1: 2nd shift - 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Sunday-Saturday, with rotating days off.
  • Position 2: Relief operator - swing shifts 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and 11:00 PM to 7: AM, Sunday-Saturday, with rotating days off.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• FREE Parking
• 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.

Special Requirements:

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

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.
• 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will notbe 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.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.