Utility Plant Operator 2 (Swing Shift) - South Mountain Restoration Center

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-46829-97120. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 6, 2026 TO APRIL 20, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you looking for the opportunity to put your experience in the operation of Boiler Plants to use? The Department of Human Services, South Mountain Restoration Center (SMRC) is seeking an experienced and reliable Utility Plant Operator 2 to operate the boiler plant and meet the steam demands of the Center. SMRC is a long-term care skilled nursing home facility operated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If you want to play a vital role that is dedicated to the safety and comfort of residents, staff, and visitors, then this is the perfect role for you! Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Utility Plant Operator 2 will operate and maintain steam generating boilers. You will be responsible for leading the utility plant shift and carrying out operations to meet steam demands. This will include:

• Operating, maintaining, and regulating feed water pumps, forced draft fans, condensate return pumps, fuel oil pumps, air compressors, water softeners, chemical feed pumps, air dryers, pressure, level, and temperature controls
• Recording plant operating conditions every two hours while maintaining shift production and usage records
• Checking condensate return pumps and sump pumps in buildings outside the plant.
• Testing boiler water for alkalinity, sulfite, phosphate residuals, and solids concentration.
• Adding chemicals as necessary to maintain control limits
• Installing new equipment and making modifications to existing equipment

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
• You will work Sunday - Saturday, with rotating days off, and no unpaid lunch break. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• The following shifts are available:
  • Relief Operator- Swing shift between: 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM); 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM); and 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Overtime as needed
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 Requirements:

• You must be in 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 Guidelines.
• 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.

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 eligi