Corrections Utility Plant Operator- SCI Greene

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is actively seeking a dynamic and driven individual with a background in the safe management of utility plant operations at the State Correctional Institution at SCI Greene. If you possess experience in operating boilers within a utility setting and are interested in pursuing a fulfilling career that not only allows you to utilize your expertise but also offers competitive salary and benefits, we encourage you to reach out. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your skills in a meaningful environment while enjoying the rewards of a stable and supportive workplace. Your expertise could play a vital role in maintaining the essential services that support the institution's operations.

As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, your primary role will involve overseeing the activities of inmates while ensuring that security protocols are strictly adhered to. You will be tasked with maintaining a safe working environment, particularly in relation to boiler operations, which are crucial for generating medium pressure steam. This steam is essential for providing heat and hot water to meet the various institutional requirements. Your responsibilities will include monitoring the operational procedures to ensure compliance with safety standards, as well as guiding inmates in their work tasks to promote both efficiency and security within the facility.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a shift differential of $1.25 per hour.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $47,925.00 (before taxes). However, a higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a steam or hot water generating plant, or a steam and electric generating plant; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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
• 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.

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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.