Boiler Plant Operator I/II
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Utility Technician
Utility Plant Operator 1 or 2 (2 Positions Available)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- For full consideration, applications must be received by June 14, 2026.
- Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.
- Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.
Posting Number S373
Classification Title
Classification Title Utility Plant Operator 1 or 2 (2 Positions Available)
Working Title
Working Title Utility Plant Operator 1 or 2 (2 Positions Available)
Department
Department Tech Trades - MA
Home Campus
Home Campus Mansfield
City
City Mansfield
State
State Pennsylvania
Zip Code 16933
Bargaining Unit
Bargaining Unit AFSCME - Agreement
Work Location
Work Location Home Campus
Position Type
Position Type Staff
Temporary/ Permanent
Temporary/ Permanent Permanent
Full-time/ Part-time
Full-time/ Part-time Full-Time
If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:
- Medical and prescription drug benefits.
- Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
- Paid time off.
- Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.
Start Time
Start Time Varies
End Time
End Time Varies
Hours Per Week 40 hours per week (only for select POA, SPFPA, AFSCME and OPEIU positions)
Days Worked (Check all that apply)
Days Worked (Check all that apply) Sun, Mon, Tues, Sat, Thurs
Salary UPO1-$18.83/per hour, UPO2-$21.22/per hour, in accordance with the AFSCME CBA
Anticipated Start Date
ASAP
Anticipated End Date
N/A
Position Summary Information
Position Purpose
The home campus for these positions is Mansfield.
The work schedule for this position is:
Monday 16:00-24:00
Tuesday 16:00-24:00
Thursday 0:00-08:00
Friday Off
Saturday 08:00-16:00
Sunday 08:00-16:00
Utility Plant Operator 1:
This is semi-skilled work in the operation of boilers and related equipment at a state operated facility. This position is considered an essential personnel position. An employee in this job operates boilers and maintains proper steam pressure and water levels in a generating plant, or assists in the operation of electric generation equipment. Work involves keeping records of steam production and fuel consumption;
making minor adjustments and repairs to boilers and equipment; monitoring boiler plant systems and reporting potential problems; and operating small steam engines of low horsepower used to drive fans and related equipment in a boiler plant. Work may involve functioning as a lead worker for Laborers or Utility Plant Helpers in the performance of unskilled manual tasks in a boiler plant.
An employee in this job may receive direction from a Utility Plant Operator 2 and is supervised by a Utility Plant Supervisor or other technical supervisor who reviews work performance for compliance with instructions, procedures, and safe operations.
Utility Plant Operator 2:
Responsible for a rotating eight-hour shift during the heating season. Incumbent performs skilled mechanical and/ or lead work in the operation of boilers and auxiliary equipment and maintains proper steam pressure and water levels in a generating plant. Perform related work as required.
This position is considered an essential personnel position.
Description of Duties
Utility Plant Operator 1:
- Lubricates pumps and checks water levels and steam pressure to assure safe and constant steam.
- Regenerates water softener and adds chemicals to water as directed.
- Fires boilers, removes ashes, blows down boilers, cleans flues, and lubricates equipment according to prescribed schedule.
- Reads meters, cleans equipment, and performs preventive maintenance according to prescribed procedures.
- Assists a skilled worker in the maintenance and repair of plant equipment.
- Cleans boilers and generating rooms.
- Assist in weld shop as needed.
- Operates steam or electric motor driven fans, pumps, and other related equipment.
- Distributes and interprets work assignments, provides assistance, conducts on-the job…
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