Utility Plant Operator ; 2nd Shift; Torrance State Hospital

Are you ready to apply your mechanical skills as a Utility Plant Operator 2 with the Department of Human Services? This role gives you the chance to support safe and reliable operations at Torrance State Hospital. You help maintain critical systems that keep heat and hot water running smoothly throughout the facility. Your work strengthens daily operations and supports a team that values steady performance and dedication.

This position focuses on the skilled operation of boilers and related equipment to produce steam, heat, and hot water for Torrance State Hospital. It involves overseeing shift duties, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring continuous and safe plant operations. As a Utility Plant Operator 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Boiler Operation:
  Operate boilers and auxiliary equipment to maintain heat and hot water across the facility
• Shift Leadership:
  Direct plant staff, assign work, and demonstrate proper methods to support smooth shift operations
• System Monitoring:
  Conduct systematic checks of equipment, document readings, and report abnormal conditions to supervisors
• Water Manage ment :
  Maintain correct boiler water levels and perform daily chemical testing and treatment
• Record Keeping:
  Enter readings, complete preventive maintenance work orders, and maintain accurate shift logs
• Safety Enforcement:
  Uphold all safety policies, regulations, laws, and procedures required in the utility plant power house

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

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 2nd shift (2:30 PM to 10:30 PM), Wednesday - Sunday.
• Overtime:
  As required and subject to emergency call-in.
• Telework: Y ou 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • 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.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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