Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Coal Township
Listed on 2026-07-26
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Operations Management, Utility Technician
THE POSITION
As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator with the Department of Corrections, you will play a key role in keeping critical plant systems operating smoothly. This position allows you to use mechanical skills and problem-solving to maintain the boiler plant and auxiliary equipment at SCI Coal Township. Your work will ensure a safe, dependable environment for everyone in the facility. Be part of a mission-driven team that supports safety, structure, and essential daily operations.
As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator with the Department of Corrections, you will play a key role in keeping critical plant systems operating smoothly. This position allows you to use mechanical skills and problem-solving to maintain the boiler plant and auxiliary equipment at SCI Coal Township. Your work will ensure a safe, dependable environment for everyone in the facility. Be part of a mission-driven team that supports safety, structure, and essential daily operations.
DESCRIPTIONOF WORK
This position helps maintain the safe and efficient operation of the boiler plant and related systems within SCI Coal Township. As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will perform the following duties:
- Boiler Operation:
Maintain proper boiler function by reading gauges, performing maintenance, and managing emergency situations - Auxiliary Equipment:
Operate pumps, fans, feeders, and other support equipment to maintain plant performance - Water Testing:
Test boiler water and softening systems and maintain accurate logs of results and supplies - Work Crew Oversight:
Direct inmate workers, monitor movement, control tools, and maintain a secure work area - Plant Housekeeping:
Keep plant areas clean, organized, and stocked during daily operations
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
- Work Schedule to be determined shifts include 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–10:00 PM, and 10:00 PM–7:00 AM with rotating days off.
- 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 $49,010 (before taxes). However, a higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. - This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
- 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.
Additional Requirements:
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
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.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications,…
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