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Utility Plant Operator 2 - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Human Services

Older

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$43,397 - $64,762

per year

Closes

February 10, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves operating and maintaining a boiler plant that provides steam heat and hot water to a state hospital, including monitoring equipment, making repairs, and handling some groundskeeping tasks.

It's a hands-on role on rotating night shifts, perfect for someone who is mechanically skilled, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in a facility services team.

Ideal candidates have experience with industrial utility systems and enjoy troubleshooting to keep operations running smoothly.

Key Requirements

  • One year of experience as a Utility Plant Operator 1 or equivalent
  • One year of semi-skilled work in operating, maintaining, or repairing industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems
  • Equivalent combination including at least six months of relevant semi-skilled experience
  • Possession of an active Class C motor vehicle license
  • Ability to work 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM) on a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays
  • Meet Pennsylvania residency requirements
  • No telework option; full-time on-site employment with overtime and travel as needed

Full Job Description

Complement our team with your trades skills as a Utility Plant Operator 2!

Clarks Summit State Hospital is seeking mechanically skilled individuals to join our Facility Services, Boiler Plant Operator Team.

In this role, you will be responsible for operating our gas and oil boiler plant. This position requires a self-motivated and independent thinker to complete assignments.

Apply today and help keep Clarks Summit State Hospital running smoothly!


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Requirements

In this position, you will maintain and control the operation of the central steam generating plant, which supplies steam heat and hot water to buildings within the hospital complex.

Your work will involve performing operational repairs, as well as utilizing electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls to determine adjustments or corrections necessary for proper boiler operations.

You will observe and note readings on gauges and meters, detect danger signals in operations, and make proper adjustments and repairs.

Some of your duties will also include directing lower-level workers to test water and determine which treatment and chemicals are needed.

Additionally, you will aid in the maintenance of grounds, including operating groundskeeping equipment and other seasonal work.


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 will be as follows, on a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays.
    • 3rd shift: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a shift differential of $1.15 per hour
  • Overtime as needed, travel as needed for training
  • Free parking!
  • 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.

Qualifications

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.


Special Requirement:

  • This position requires possession of an active Class C motor vehicle license.


Other Requirements:

  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  • 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.
    1. 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.

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.

  • 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.

    Additional Information

    • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
    • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
    • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
    • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
      • your score may be lower than deserved.
      • you may be disqualified.
    • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
    • Your results will be provided via email.

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