Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your experience related to utility plant systems and equipment? If so, this may be the position for you! The Department of Human Services, Polk State Center is seeking a motivated and reliable Utility Plant Operator 1 to manage the central steam generating plant, which supplies steam heat and hot water to all residential buildings and support services. This position is part of the Polk Center stay-behind maintenance team and will remain operational after the facility closure.

As an AFSCME member employed at Polk Center, you may qualify for the Free College Benefit Program which provides assistance with costs associated with higher education. Working full time for a government organization, including Polk Center, may qualify you for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which offers assistance with student loan debt. If you have the required experience and are ready to advance your career, we invite you to apply!

As a Utility Plant Operator 1, you will be responsible for firing three coal-fired and 1 natural gas-fired, 600HP boilers, generating approximately 175,000,000 pounds of steam at 180 P.S.I. and consuming approximately 9,500 tons of coal per year. Using the Honeywell UDC Computer and manual control methods, you will observe fire-beds for density, depth, and consistency of ashes, and makes necessary adjustments and corrections to the fuel-air ratio and coal consumption to facilitate improved operational efficiency of the plant. You will record the shift's usage of fuel and raw water and log this information for use in computing reports and for reference purposes. Emphasis is placed on the accuracy of the various firing procedures so that steam production will be guaranteed to supportive functions that depend on uninterrupted service to effectively support laundry production, food service production, comfortable living quarters, household use, and bathing purposes.

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/week.
• Hours of work are 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM, or 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM. Weekends, holidays, and patterns and variable shifts as assigned.
• Shift differentials available.
• Overtime and travel as needed.
• FREE PARKING!
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• 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:

• Six months of experience as a Utility Plant Helper (commonwealth title); or
• Six months of unskilled work experience assisting in the operation, maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment, electronic equipment, electrical systems, heavy machinery, motors, engines, drives or hydraulic systems; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.
  1. 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.

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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:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.