Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Corrections Plant Mechanic - SCI Frackville in Frackville, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4615962 THE POSITION
Are you energetic and enthusiastic about showcasing your repair expertise with heavy machinery? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Frackville is seeking a Corrections Plant Mechanic to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the operation of steam boilers, heating boilers, chilled water systems, cooling towers, and standby generators. If you are interested in a fulfilling career where you can exhibit your abilities, apply now to become a part of our committed facility operations team.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will be responsible for repairing and performing routine and preventative maintenance on all equipment to ensure optimal functionality. You will clean and maintain central air compressors in both the plant and boiler room and monitor hot water and chilled water expansion tanks to ensure they are operating at the correct pressures. You will identify and address issues, correct any deficiencies noted by the boiler inspector, and test various types of water, including chilled, condenser, hot, and condensate water. Additionally, you will keep detailed logs of testing activities and manage inventory for water treatment chemicals, reagents, and other essential supplies. You will also supervise inmate workers assigned to janitorial and maintenance tasks within the plant and ensure a safe and secure working environment.
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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. This position is eligible for full benefits at age 50 or 55. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Please Note: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $44,753.00 (before taxes). 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 in performing skilled mechanical repair work involving heavy machines; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from high school; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
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.
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). 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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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.
