Corrections Plant Mechanic - SCI Phoenix

The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated person with the required experience to work as a Corrections Plant Mechanic. This position offers a hands-on role that keeps essential systems running smoothly. You will work with important equipment that supports daily operations across the facility. Each day brings opportunities to solve problems and maintain safe, dependable services.

Join an agency that values skill, teamwork, and dedication.

This position supports the safe and reliable operation of the central utility plant through repair, maintenance, and monitoring of major mechanical systems. The role focuses on ensuring that boilers, generators, and cooling systems remain in proper working condition. As a Corrections Plant Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Equipment Maintenance:Perform repairs and routine tasks to keep boilers, compressors, and water systems functioning correctly
• Water System Testing:Test water systems and maintain accurate logs of treatment supplies and results
• System Start-Up:Carry out seasonal start-up and shut-down procedures for chilled water and cooling tower systems
• Generator Support:Inspect and maintain standby generators, fuel tanks, batteries, and related equipment
• Inmate Oversight:Supervise inmate workers and maintain safe, secure work areas while monitoring movement and tool control

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

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,010.00 (before taxes).
• This position is eligible for full 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.

• One year of experience in performing skilled mechanical repair work involving heavy machines; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from high school;
  or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

• Successful completion of the training academy 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, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.