Utility Plant Operator - South Mountain Restoration Center

Do you possess solid knowledge of boiler plant operations, maintenance, and repairs? Are you ready to utilize strong leadership skills and technical knowledge to oversee the efficient operations of steam generating boilers? The Department of Human Services (DHS), South Mountain Restoration Center (SMRC) is seeking a motivated Utility Plant Operator 2. If you want to play a vital role leading a team that is dedicated to the safety and comfort of residents, staff, and visitors, then this is the perfect role for you!

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As an Utility Plant Operator 2 , you will operate and maintain steam generating boilers. You will be responsible for leading the utility plant shift and carrying out operations to meet steam demands. This will include:

• Operating, maintaining, and regulating feed water pumps, forced draft fans, condensate return pumps, fuel oil pumps, air compressors, water softeners, chemical feed pumps, air dryers, pressure, level, and temperature controls
• Recording plant operating conditions every two hours while maintaining shift production and usage records
• Checking condensate return pumps and sump pumps in buildings outside plant
• Testing boiler water for alkalinity, sulfite, phosphate residuals, and solids concentration
• Adding chemicals as necessary to maintain control limits
• Installing new equipment and making modifications to existing equipment

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
• You will work Sunday - Saturday, with rotating days off, and no unpaid lunch break. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• The following shifts are available:
  • Relief Operator
    - Swing shift between: 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM); 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM); and 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Overtime as needed
• Free parking
• 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.

Special Requirement:

• You must be in possession of 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 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. …