Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Dallas

Corrections Utility Plant Operator

• SCI Dallas Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $47,925.00
• $96,538.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Dallas 1000 Follies Road (Show on map) Jun 24, 2026 Salary $47,925.00
• $96,538.

00 Annually Location Luzerne County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number

N-2026-52155

Department Department of Corrections Division CR DAL Mntnc Opening Date 06/24/2026 Closing Date 7/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 47280 Position Number 00029836 Union PSCOA Bargaining Unit H1 Pay Group CO35 Bureau / Division Code 00112620 Bureau / Division State Correctional Institution Dallas Worksite Address 1000 Follies Road City Dallas, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18612 Contact Name Treina Brinkley Contact Email tbrinkley@pa.gov

THE POSITION

The Corrections Utility Plant Operator position with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Dallas offers a chance to support a vital operation that keeps the facility running smoothly. This role allows you to apply your technical skills while leading an inmate work crew in meaningful tasks. Your efforts help maintain safe and efficient plant operations. Join a team where your expertise makes a strong impact every day!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on maintaining and supporting the safe and efficient operation of the boiler plant while guiding an inmate work crew. You help ensure that essential systems function properly through skilled maintenance, testing, and oversight. As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will perform the following duties:

Boiler Operation:

Maintain efficient operation of high-pressure steam boilers under normal and emergency conditions

Equipment Maintenance:

Operate and care for pumps, fans, control systems, and related auxiliary equipment

Water Testing:

Test boiler water chemistry and track chemical levels and supply inventory

Plant Housekeeping:

Perform cleaning tasks and complete daily inventories for assigned areas

Inmate Supervision:

Oversee inmate workers, monitor movement, and maintain safety and tool control

Daily Communication:

Report concerns to supervisors and complete required paperwork and documentation 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 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with rotating days off. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary:

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $47,925.00 (before taxes). However, a higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. 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:

Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a steam or hot water generating plant, or a steam and electric generating plant; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. 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 Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.