Utility Plant Operator 2 (2nd Shift) - Torrance State Hospital

DESCRIPTION: OF WORK This position focuses on the skilled operation of boilers and related equipment to produce steam, heat, and hot water for Torrance State Hospital. It involves overseeing shift duties, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring continuous and safe plant operations. As a Utility Plant Operator 2, you will perform the following duties: Boiler Operation: Operate boilers and auxiliary equipment to maintain heat and hot water across the facility Shift Leadership: Direct plant staff, assign work, and demonstrate proper methods to support smooth shift operations System Monitoring: Conduct systematic checks of equipment, document readings, and report abnormal conditions to supervisors Water Manage ment: Maintain correct boiler water levels and perform daily chemical testing and treatment Record Keeping: Enter readings, complete preventive maintenance work orders, and maintain accurate shift logs Safety Enforcement: Uphold all safety policies, regulations, laws, and procedures required in the utility plant power house 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 2nd shift (2:30 PM to 10:30 PM), Wednesday - Sunday. Overtime: As required and subject to emergency call-in. Telework: Y ou will not have the option to telework in this position.

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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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.

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. 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. 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 or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.