Utility Plant Operator 2 (Swing Shift) - South Mountain Restoration Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services seeks a Utility Plant Operator 2 at the South Mountain Restoration Center to keep essential steam and plant systems running. You will operate boilers, manage pumps and support equipment, and ensure safe, reliable power for daily operations.

This full-time role requires attention to detail, ability to work a rotating shift, complete logs every two hours, perform routine maintenance, and respond to equipment needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as Utility Plant Operator 1 or equivalent semi-skilled work with industrial plant systems.
• Active Class C motor vehicle license.
• Residency requirement for Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain boilers and related equipment to meet steam demands.
• Manage feed water pumps, air compressors, and chemical feed systems.
• Oversee shift operations and regulate plant components.
• Test boiler and water conditions and adjust chemicals as needed.
• Document plant conditions and maintain production logs.
• Perform repairs, install equipment, and operate the emergency generator when required.

Job description

As a Utility Plant Operator 2 with the Department of Human Services (DHS) at the South Mountain Restoration Center, you will step into a role that keeps critical steam and plant systems functioning. This job offers daily variety and the chance to work with complex machinery that requires dependable attention. You will support strong operations by managing boilers, pumps, compressors, and chemical controls. This position appeals to individuals who enjoy hands-on challenges and take pride in precise, mechanical problem solving.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on operating and maintaining boilers and related plant equipment to support the steam needs of the South Mountain Restoration Center. As a Utility Plant Operator 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Boiler Operation: Run and maintain boilers in accordance with manufacturer instructions to meet steam demands
• Equipment Management: Operate feed water pumps, forced draft fans, air compressors, condensate return pumps, fuel oil pumps, water softeners, and chemical feed systems
• Shift Responsibility: Oversee sole shift operations and regulate plant components for steady performance
• System Testing: Test boiler and water conditions for softness, alkalinity, sulfite, phosphate, and solids, adding chemicals as needed
• Record Keeping: Document plant conditions every two hours and maintain production and usage logs
• Technical Tasks: Perform repairs, install equipment, complete maintenance assignments, and operate the emergency generator when required

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours as a Relief Operator are swing shift including 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM), 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM), and 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

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.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess 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 Guidelines.