Utility Plant Operator 2 (Swing Shift) - Torrance State Hospital

Are you ready to put your expertise in boiler plant operations and steam generation to work in a meaningful role? The Department of Human Services is seeking a dependable and motivated Utility Plant Operator 2 to join the maintenance team at Torrance State Hospital. In this vital role, you will help ensure the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of the facility's power house boilers, supporting the continuous steam production required to keep the hospital running smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical knowledge, strengthen your skills, and contribute to essential facility operations in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are looking to take on new challenges, grow professionally, and make a valuable impact, we encourage you to apply today and take the next step in your career.

In this position, you will perform skilled work in the daily operation and maintenance of steam boilers and auxiliary equipment to produce steam that ensures reliable heat and hot water for hospital operations. Responsibilities include maintaining an uninterrupted supply of heat and hot water for the main facility and associated buildings. You will collaborate with utility plant staff to operate boilers and related equipment, such as pumps, fans, turbines, ash handling systems, and air compressors, while continuously producing steam and regulating system pressures throughout the power house. Additionally, you will oversee work assignments, demonstrate proper work methods, and review completed work to ensure compliance with established standards. You will also be responsible for enforcing all applicable safety policies, regulations, laws, rules, and procedures required in the power house. This role requires sole shift responsibility, managing overtime call-offs, and responding effectively to emergency situations.

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 hours per week
• Work hours are 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Wednesday - Friday; and 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, Saturday - Sunday.
• Overtime may be required and subject to emergency call in.
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

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.

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, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 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.

• 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 this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.