Utility Plant Operator 2 - South Mountain Restoration Center

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF  CS-2024-13774-97120. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM DECEMBER 10, 2024 TO JANUARY 8, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you eager to showcase your expertise in operating and maintaining steam-generating boilers and advance your career in a fulfilling field? The Department of Human Services, South Mountain Restoration Center is seeking a driven and dependable Utility Plant Operator. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of our boiler plant. If you are ready to contribute your skills and join a dedicated team committed to excellence in facility operations, we encourage you to apply now and take the next step in your career.

 Nestled in the scenic mountains near Michaux State Forest, South Mountain Restoration Center is a skilled nursing home facility that provides long-term care and is operated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

In this position, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining boilers according to manufacturer guidelines to meet the center's steam requirements. You will manage, adjust, and maintain the necessary equipment for steam generation, including auxiliary machinery and control systems. Additionally, you will serve as a lead worker overseeing semi-skilled utility plant staff.
 

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
• Shifts will be assigned based on operational need. The following shifts are available:
  • Position #1 - 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM), Monday - Friday
  • Position #2 (Relief Operator) - swing shift between 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)
    
• Sunday - Saturday, with rotating days off and no unpaid lunch break for employees in these positions.
• Overtime: As needed
• May change based on operational needs. 
• 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:

• One year of experience as a Utility Plant Operator 1 (commonwealth title); 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.
• 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.
  1. 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 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. 

Veterans: 

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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.

• 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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

Salary : $42,437 - $63,343