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Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Chester

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$47,925.00 - $96,538.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Chester
500 East 4th Street (Show on map)
Jun 11, 2026
Salary

$47,925.00 - $96,538.00 Annually

Location

Delaware County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-51670

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR CHS Mntnc

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

6/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

47280

Position Number

00244557

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

CO35

Bureau / Division Code

00112220

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Chester

Worksite Address

500 E. 4th Street

City

Chester, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19013

Contact Name

Ronda Hugaboom

Contact Phone

717.307.3234

Contact Email

rhugaboom@pa.gov


THE POSITION

Are you looking for a hands-on role where your mechanical skills truly matter? The Corrections Utility Plant Operator at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester plays a key role in keeping essential systems running smoothly. This position allows you to support a safe and reliable environment through skilled equipment operation. You will help maintain critical systems that keep the facility functioning each day. Join an agency where your technical abilities make a meaningful impact!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position maintains and operates boilers, generators, and related equipment to ensure consistent utility services within the facility. It involves monitoring system performance, completing maintenance tasks, and documenting daily activities. As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will perform the following duties:

  • Boiler Operation: Operate and maintain boilers under normal and emergency conditions
  • Equipment Maintenance: Inspect and service pumps, fans, and other auxiliary systems
  • Water Testing: Test boiler water chemistry and manage treatment supplies
  • General Housekeeping: Keep the plant area clean and complete daily inventories
  • Daily Communication: Report concerns to supervisors and complete required paperwork

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 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Sunday - Thursday.
  • 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 Requirement:
  • 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.

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.


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