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

About the role

Are you ready to apply your mechanical skills as a Utility Plant Operator 2 with the Department of Human Services? This role gives you the chance to support safe and reliable operations at Torrance State Hospital. You help maintain critical systems that keep heat and hot water running smoothly throughout the facility. Your work strengthens daily operations and supports a team that values steady performance and dedication.

Responsibilities

• Operate boilers and auxiliary equipment to maintain heat and hot water across the facility
• Direct plant staff, assign work, and demonstrate proper methods to support smooth shift operations
• Conduct systematic checks of equipment, document readings, and report abnormal conditions to supervisors
• Maintain correct boiler water levels and perform daily chemical testing and treatment
• Enter readings, complete preventive maintenance work orders, and maintain accurate shift logs
• Uphold all safety policies, regulations, laws, and procedures required in the utility plant power house

Schedule

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: not offered.

Qualifications

• 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
• Must meet the PA residency requirement
• Must be able to perform essential job functions
• 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