Utility Plant Operator ; Swing Shift; South Mountain Restoration Center

The Position

Are you looking for a hands‑on role where your knowledge of boiler plant systems and steam production can shine each day? The Utility Plant Operator 2 position with the Department of Human Services at South Mountain Restoration Center gives you the chance to keep essential equipment working at its best. You will support a safe and reliable environment for everyone on campus.

This position offers steady, meaningful work that makes a real difference!

This position focuses on operating and maintaining the steam generating boilers that supply the Center with essential services. The role supports daily steam production needs and helps keep equipment functioning safely and efficiently. As a Utility Plant Operator 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Boiler Operation: Operate and maintain steam generating boilers to meet steam demands
• Equipment Monitoring: Check pumps, fans, compressors, and related equipment to ensure proper function
• Water Testing: Test water softness and chemical levels and make adjustments to stay within required limits
• Record Keeping: Record plant operating conditions and maintain usage and production logs
• Maintenance Tasks: Perform repairs, install equipment, and complete preventive maintenance assignments
• Emergency Support: Operate emergency generator systems and drive state vehicles to collect needed parts or supplies

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• The following shift is available:
  Relief Operator – Swing shift between: 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM), 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM), and 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM). You will work Sunday – Saturday, with rotating days off and no unpaid lunch break. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime:
  As needed
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Special Requirement:

• You must be in possession of an active Class C motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for…