Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Utility Plant Operator 2 (1st and 3rd Shift) - Selinsgrove Center
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States
Utility Plant Operator 2 (1st and 3rd Shift) - Selinsgrove Center
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The Department of Human Services is seeking motivated and reliable Utility Plant Operator 2s to join our team as shift leaders at our Selinsgrove power plant. In this vital role, you will ensure efficient operation and maintenance of boilers in accordance with operating practices to meet the facility’s steam demands. If you are ready to tackle new challenges, expand your technical skills, and build upon your existing experience in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply today.
Location Selinsgrove Center is located in a nice rural location just outside the Borough of Selinsgrove, only minutes from town, Selinsgrove Area Schools, and Susquehanna University. Join us at the Selinsgrove Center and make a difference in a supportive and rewarding workplace!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will be responsible for supervising and managing plant operations, making key decisions on operational procedures, and coordinating necessary repairs in line with established standards and best practices. You will ensure proper staffing levels and take appropriate action to maintain continuous steam generation. Your duties will include testing water samples from various points within the water and steam systems, adjusting chemical treatments as needed, and recording daily water and chemical readings. You will be expected to independently and safely perform all routine and specialized tasks within the boiler plant, including equipment repairs and control adjustments.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
Work hours: 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM) or 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will have rotating days off, including weekends and holidays.
Overtime and travel: As needed
Telework: Not permitted
Salary: Starting salary may be non-negotiable in some cases.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
One year of experience as a Utility Plant Operator 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title), 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 possess 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.
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.
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.
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).
Accommodation for Disabilities 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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; otherwise, your score may be lower than deserved or you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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The Department of Human Services is seeking motivated and reliable Utility Plant Operator 2s to join our team as shift leaders at our Selinsgrove power plant. In this vital role, you will ensure efficient operation and maintenance of boilers in accordance with operating practices to meet the facility’s steam demands. If you are ready to tackle new challenges, expand your technical skills, and build upon your existing experience in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply today.
Location Selinsgrove Center is located in a nice rural location just outside the Borough of Selinsgrove, only minutes from town, Selinsgrove Area Schools, and Susquehanna University. Join us at the Selinsgrove Center and make a difference in a supportive and rewarding workplace!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will be responsible for supervising and managing plant operations, making key decisions on operational procedures, and coordinating necessary repairs in line with established standards and best practices. You will ensure proper staffing levels and take appropriate action to maintain continuous steam generation. Your duties will include testing water samples from various points within the water and steam systems, adjusting chemical treatments as needed, and recording daily water and chemical readings. You will be expected to independently and safely perform all routine and specialized tasks within the boiler plant, including equipment repairs and control adjustments.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
Work hours: 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM) or 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will have rotating days off, including weekends and holidays.
Overtime and travel: As needed
Telework: Not permitted
Salary: Starting salary may be non-negotiable in some cases.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
One year of experience as a Utility Plant Operator 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title), 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 possess 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.
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.
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.
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).
Accommodation for Disabilities 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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; otherwise, your score may be lower than deserved or you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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