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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Warren, Pennsylvania

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Salary

$43,397.00 - $64,762.00 Annually

Location

Warren County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-52642-97120

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Warren St Hosp

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

7/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

97120

Position Number

00078733

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00210974

Bureau / Division

Warren State Hospital

Worksite Address

33 Main Drive

City

Warren, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16365

Contact Name

Talent Management Division

Contact Email

ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov

THE POSITION

As a Utility Plant Operator 2 with Warren State Hospital, you will help power essential services for the entire facility. This second shift role gives you the chance to work with advanced boiler systems while making a real difference to the patients and staff of a public psychiatric hospital with a focus on facilitating hope, healing, and recovery. Apply now to grow your skills in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers and related plant equipment with our team!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on operating and maintaining a high pressure boiler plant that keeps the hospital supplied with heat and hot water. You will work with mechanical systems, testing equipment, and control interfaces to support safe and reliable operations. As a Utility Plant Operator 2 on second shift, you will perform the following duties:


  • Boiler Operations: Start, stop, and monitor boilers and related equipment to maintain safe, efficient heat and hot water for the hospital
  • Equipment Maintenance: Inspect, repair, and maintain pumps, motors, boilers, and auxiliary plant systems, tools, and equipment
  • Water Testing: Collect water samples from boilers and related systems, perform chemical analysis using mathematical calculations, and make adjustments to maintain proper feedwater quality
  • Emergency Response: Diagnose issues, make urgent repairs to maintain operations when problems arise, and notify the plant supervisor when necessary
  • Teamwork Support: Work cooperatively with other staff on all three shifts, maintain effective verbal and written communication skills, and perform other duties to support facility upkeep as assigned


Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, with a rotating schedule including every other weekend.
  • Telework: You 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

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.


Other Requirements:

  • PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
  • 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 Child Protective Services Law.
    • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint 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.
  • 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 <

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Posting ID: 1274050536 Posted: 2026-07-05 Job Title: Utility Plant Operator