Utility Plant Operator 2 - Polk Center

About the role

As a Utility Plant Operator 2 with the Polk Center, you will guide plant operations that support the entire facility. This position is part of the Polk Center stay‑behind maintenance team and remains operational since the facility closure. Your leadership and technical skill will help maintain dependable steam production and support secure working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Coordination: Guide firing procedures for coal and natural gas boilers and direct daily actions of plant staff
• Operational Adjustment: Make corrections to pumps, boilers, compressors, and related systems to maintain plant efficiency
• System Monitoring: Observe gauges and meters and adjust equipment to maintain required temperatures, pressures, and water levels
• Water Testing: Test boiler water and apply chemicals as needed to maintain required control limits
• Emergency Response: Respond to facility emergencies, record unusual incidents, and notify appropriate staff when needed
• Ash Handling: Operate ash removal systems and assist staff with cleaning tasks to maintain a safe work area

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Utility Plant Operator 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title)
• 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 Pennsylvania residency requirement
• Must be able to perform essential job functions
• Conditional offer requires a medical examination
• Under the Older Adult Protective Services Act, conditional offer requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance

Schedule

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week. Work shifts: 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM; 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM; 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM. Schedule includes weekends, holidays, rotating days off, and variable shifts, subject to operational needs. Shift differential pay is available. Overtime and travel may be required as operationally necessary. Telework is not an option.

Pay

Shift differential pay is available; starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases.