Utility Plant Operator - Danville State Hospital

Bring your trades skills and boiler plant experience to Danville State Hospital! We are seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic Utility Plant Operator 2 to join our maintenance team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the operations of our gas and oil boiler plant. Apply today and help keep Danville State Hospital running smoothly!

In this position, you will operate gas‑fired boilers, oil‑fired boilers, and their auxiliary equipment to provide steam needed for heat and hot water. You will serve as the lead worker by providing leadership during your shift. Your work will involve recording fuel consumption, adjusting firing controls, and maintaining records. You will also inspect the boilers to detect any possible difficulties. Some of your duties will include making adjustments to boilers and their equipment, completing preventative maintenance work orders, and operating heavy equipment.

Additionally, you will make sure that the maintenance staff follow pre‑established standard operating procedures.

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

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Sunday – Saturday. Your schedule will be determined and may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime as needed
• Free parking!
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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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