Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Fayette

If you have experience operating a boiler plant and are looking for a rewarding and challenging career opportunity, then we have the perfect job for you. The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette is seeking motivated and energetic Corrections Utility Plant Operators. Our facility is committed to safe operations and providing heat and hot water to inmates, staff, and visitors. Join our dedicated team and start your career in public service!

As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will oversee inmate work, including tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the boiler plant at SCI Fayette. You will lead the efficient operation of four natural gas fired high temperature hot water boilers and two natural gas fired steam boilers, using both manual and automatic control systems. Your duties will also include performing maintenance and operational assessments; interpreting visual and oral gauges, meters, and sensing devices; and troubleshooting any problems that may arise. Additionally, you will need to establish effective working relationships with inmates to teach them the standard principles of boiler plant operation. This role also requires planning assignments, monitoring inmate attendance, conducting contraband searches, and adhering to safety and control protocols.

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 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Sunday - Saturday, with rotating days off.
• 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: 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

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 (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.

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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.