Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Chester

Utilize your experience in utility plant operation by becoming a Corrections Utility Plant Operator for the Department of Corrections! The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester is seeking an energetic, motivated person to join our team. If you wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills with inmate workers, then apply today!

As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will be responsible for maintaining the operability of boilers, chilled water systems, cooling towers, and standby generators at SCI Chester. In this position, you will oversee an inmate work crew in the tasks related to maintaining efficient operations of boiler equipment in normal and emergency conditions. You can expect to utilize manual and automatic control operations systems, as well as read and interpret visual and aural gauges, meters, and sensing devices. You will clean and maintain equipment and make minor repairs to ensure proper functionality. Additionally, you will monitor inmate movement during operational hours, maintain a safe and secure work environment, and conduct searches of inmate workers and work areas for contraband. 

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 to be determined from the following two shifts, depending on operational needs, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • 2nd shift: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with a shift differential of $1.25 per hour
  • 3rd shift: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a shift differential of $1.15 per hour
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• 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 Requirements:

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

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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.

Salary : $46,986 - $94,660