Utility Plant Operator 2 - Torrance State Hospital

About the Role

Step into a role that keeps the heart of the hospital running and makes every day count! The Utility Plant Operator 2 position with the Department of Human Services offers a chance to take on meaningful work that keeps essential hospital systems running. This role gives you an active part in supporting a facility that depends on dependable heat and hot water every day. You help maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff. If you want a job where your skill makes a real difference, this could be the right fit!

Responsibilities

• Shift Operations: Manage boilers and related equipment during an assigned shift to ensure continuous steam production.
• Equipment Monitoring: Check performance levels of plant systems and report any unusual conditions to supervisors.
• Water Management: Maintain correct boiler water levels, as well as test and treat water to protect equipment.
• Record Keeping: Log readings, update charts, and enter required information into shift records.
• Maintenance Support: Assist with equipment repairs and guide less senior staff when needed.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety rules and support proper procedures in the Power House.

Requirements

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.
• 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.

Schedule

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Wednesday - Sunday.
• Overtime as required and subject to emergency call-in.
• Telework is not an option for this position.