Corrections Plant Mechanic - SCI Rockview - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania : Job Details

THE POSITION

Are you a skilled tradesperson who is ready for a challenging, yet rewarding opportunity to utilize your talents? If so, the Department of Corrections (DOC) has an exciting opportunity for a Corrections Plant Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and complete necessary repairs on the boiler plant at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Rockview. If you are a motivated and hard-working professional who possesses the required experience, the Department of Corrections wants to talk to you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Corrections Plant Mechanic, you will be responsible for conducting preventative maintenance and repairs for the boiler system under normal and emergency conditions. Duties include maintenance and repairs on screen chamber equipment and all auxiliary equipment for all boilers such as feedwater pumps, condensate pumps, chemical feed pumps, forced draft fans, control equipment, and water softening system. You will also oversee inmate workers in the performance of janitorial and maintenance work details while assigned to the boiler plant, and monitor inmate movement during operational hours while processes sign-out sheets. It is essential to maintain a safe and secure work environment and conduct searches of inmate workers and work areas for contraband.

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/week.
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• This position is eligible for full retirement 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 Requirements:

• 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

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