Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Dallas

The Corrections Utility Plant Operator position with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Dallas offers a chance to support a vital operation that keeps the facility running smoothly. This role allows you to apply your technical skills while leading an inmate work crew in meaningful tasks. Your efforts help maintain safe and efficient plant operations. Join a team where your expertise makes a strong impact every day!

This position focuses on maintaining and supporting the safe and efficient operation of the boiler plant while guiding an inmate work crew. You help ensure that essential systems function properly through skilled maintenance, testing, and oversight. As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will perform the following duties:

• Boiler Operation: Maintain efficient operation of high‑pressure steam boilers under normal and emergency conditions
• Equipment Maintenance: Operate and care for pumps, fans, control systems, and related auxiliary equipment
• Water Testing: Test boiler water chemistry and track chemical levels and supply inventory
• Plant Housekeeping: Perform cleaning tasks and complete daily inventories for assigned areas
• Inmate Supervision: Oversee inmate workers, monitor movement, and maintain safety and tool control
• Daily Communication: Report concerns to supervisors and complete required paperwork and documentation

• Full‑time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $47,925.00 (before taxes). A higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• 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.

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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

• 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, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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

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.