Corrections Utility Plant Operator
- MECHLING-SHAKLEY VETERANS CTR INC
- Coal Township, Pennsylvania
- Full Time
Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Coal Township
Coal Township, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22561518
Summary
Coal Township, PA
In-Person
$47925.00 - $96538.00 per Year
3 Years Experience
No formal schooling
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotation Shift / Full-Time
Description
THE POSITION
Become a Corrections Utility Plant Operator with the Department of Corrections and be part of a team that keeps essential systems working! This position allows you to work with complex equipment and guide inmate workers in meaningful tasks. Your work will help keep the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township running safely and smoothly. Step into a role where your efforts truly matter!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on operating, monitoring, and maintaining boiler plant equipment while overseeing an inmate work crew. The role supports safe, effective, and efficient boiler plant operations. As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will perform the following duties:
Equipment Operation: Operate boiler systems and respond to normal and emergency conditions
System Monitoring: Check gauges, meters, and sensing devices and make needed adjustments
Maintenance Tasks: Complete routine and non-routine upkeep, as well as perform minor repairs
Water Testing: Test boiler water chemistry, maintain accurate logs, and monitor supply inventories
Inmate Supervision: Direct inmate workers, monitor movement, and maintain safety and security
Housekeeping Duties: Keep the plant and assigned areas clean and perform daily inventories
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 will be determined from the following shifts, with rotating days off:
1st shift: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
2nd shift: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
3rd shift: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
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). However, a higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
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, 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.
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Coal Township, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22561518
Summary
Coal Township, PA
In-Person
$47925.00 - $96538.00 per Year
3 Years Experience
No formal schooling
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotation Shift / Full-Time
Description
THE POSITION
Become a Corrections Utility Plant Operator with the Department of Corrections and be part of a team that keeps essential systems working! This position allows you to work with complex equipment and guide inmate workers in meaningful tasks. Your work will help keep the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township running safely and smoothly. Step into a role where your efforts truly matter!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on operating, monitoring, and maintaining boiler plant equipment while overseeing an inmate work crew. The role supports safe, effective, and efficient boiler plant operations. As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will perform the following duties:
Equipment Operation: Operate boiler systems and respond to normal and emergency conditions
System Monitoring: Check gauges, meters, and sensing devices and make needed adjustments
Maintenance Tasks: Complete routine and non-routine upkeep, as well as perform minor repairs
Water Testing: Test boiler water chemistry, maintain accurate logs, and monitor supply inventories
Inmate Supervision: Direct inmate workers, monitor movement, and maintain safety and security
Housekeeping Duties: Keep the plant and assigned areas clean and perform daily inventories
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 will be determined from the following shifts, with rotating days off:
1st shift: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
2nd shift: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
3rd shift: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
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). However, a higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
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, 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.
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How To Identify Potential Job Scams
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Copyright2026Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro
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Job ID: 521123831
Originally Posted on: 5/14/2026
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