Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Coal Township

Do you have experience in operating boiler systems and a desire to showcase your skills in a rewarding public service career? This Corrections Utility Plant Operator position with the Department of Corrections offers an exciting chance to work with important facility systems at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township. This role lets you build strong technical skills while supporting safe and reliable operations.

You will play a key part in keeping essential equipment running smoothly each day. This position provides a meaningful opportunity to grow your abilities and support the overall mission of the facility.

This position supports the safe and efficient operation of the boiler plant by maintaining equipment, monitoring systems, and directing inmate workers. The work ensures reliable facility operations and helps maintain a secure and well-functioning environment.

• Boiler Operation: Maintain boiler equipment, assess system performance, and complete routine and emergency tasks
• Equipment Maintenance: Operate and service pumps, fans, and other auxiliary systems used in plant operations
• Water Testing: Test boiler water chemistry, track chemical levels, and maintain accurate logs
• Plant Housekeeping: Clean work areas, organize supplies, and perform daily inventories
• Inmate Supervision: Oversee inmate work crews, monitor movement, and enforce tool and supply control
• Daily Documentation: Communicate with supervisors and complete required paperwork and inventory records

• Full‑time employment, 40‑hour work week
• Work schedule will be determined from the following shifts: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 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.

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.

• 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.