Utility Plant Operator 2 (2nd Shift) - Torrance State Hospital

Salary $44,273.00 - $66,055.00 Annually Location Westmoreland County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-60986-97120 Department Department of Human Services Division HS Torrance St Hosp Opening Date 10/21/2026 Closing Date 11/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 97120 Position Number 00101943 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit J1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00210973 Bureau / Division Department of Human Services/Torrance State Hospital Worksite Address 121 Longview Drive City Torrance, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15779 Contact Name Sandra Schleicher Contact Email View email address on click.appcast.io THE POSITION Step into a vital role as a Utility Plant Operator 2 with Torrance State Hospital. This position allows you to support a facility that serves individuals in need while working with essential power systems. You will help keep hospital operations running smoothly and safely every day. Join a team where your technical skills make an important difference. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position plays an important part in the daily operation of the Power House and supports the safe and steady production of steam for the hospital. As a Utility Plant Operator 2, you will perform the following duties: Boiler Operation: Operate boilers and auxiliary equipment to produce steam and maintain heat and hot water for the hospital Shift Leadership: Direct staff during assigned shifts, interpret work assignments, and demonstrate proper methods System Monitoring: Check equipment and system performance, report abnormal conditions, and keep accurate records Water Treatment: Test and treat boiler water daily to protect equipment and ensure proper function Maintenance Support: Assist with repairs, complete preventive maintenance tasks, and support less senior employees Safety Enforcement: Follow and enforce all required safety policies, procedures, and regulations in the Power House 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 2nd shift, 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Wednesday - Sunday with Monday and Tuesday off. Overtime as required and subject to emergency call in. 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. 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. 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 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. EXAMINATION 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr