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Utility Plant Operator 1 or 2 (2 Positions Available)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jun 2026

💰 $41,600/yr($36,920/yr – $41,600/yr)

About the role

Posting Details

Posting Number S373 Classification Title Utility Plant Operator 1 or 2 (2 Positions Available) Working Title Utility Plant Operator 1 or 2 (2 Positions Available) Department Tech Trades - MA Home Campus Mansfield City Mansfield State Pennsylvania Zip Code 16933 Bargaining Unit AFSCME - Agreement Work Location Home Campus Position Type Staff Temporary/ Permanent Permanent Full-time/ Part-time Full-Time If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25) Benefits

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

Medical and prescription drug benefits.
Generous retirement plans, two options:
- Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
- State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)
Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
Paid time off.
Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Start Time Varies End Time Varies Hours Per Week 40 hours per week (only for select POA, SPFPA, AFSCME and OPEIU positions) Days Worked (Check all that apply) Sun, Mon, Tues, Sat, Thurs Salary UPO1-$18.46/per hour, UPO2-$20.80/per hour, in accordance with the AFSCME CBA Anticipated Start Date

ASAP

Anticipated End Date

N/A

Position Summary Information

Position Purpose

The home campus for these positions is Mansfield.

The work schedule for this position is:

Monday 16:00-24:00
Tuesday 16:00-24:00

Wednesday Off

Thursday 0:00-08:00

Friday Off

Saturday 08:00-16:00
Sunday 08:00-16:00

Utility Plant Operator 1:
This is semi-skilled work in the operation of boilers and related equipment at a state operated facility. This position is considered an essential personnel position. An employee in this job operates boilers and maintains proper steam pressure and water levels in a generating plant, or assists in the operation of electric generation equipment. Work involves keeping records of steam production and fuel consumption; making minor adjustments and repairs to boilers and equipment; monitoring boiler plant systems and reporting potential problems; and operating small steam engines of low horsepower used to drive fans and related equipment in a boiler plant. Work may involve functioning as a lead worker for Laborers or Utility Plant Helpers in the performance of unskilled manual tasks in a boiler plant. An employee in this job may receive direction from a Utility Plant Operator 2 and is supervised by a Utility Plant Supervisor or other technical supervisor who reviews work performance for compliance with instructions, procedures, and safe operations.

Utility Plant Operator 2:
Responsible for a rotating eight-hour shift during the heating season. Incumbent performs skilled mechanical and/ or lead work in the operation of boilers and auxiliary equipment and maintains proper steam pressure and water levels in a generating plant. Perform related work as required.

This position is considered an essential personnel position.

Description of Duties

Utility Plant Operator 1:

Lubricates pumps and checks water levels and steam pressure to assure safe and constant steam.
Regenerates water softener and adds chemicals to water as directed.
Fires boilers, removes ashes, blows down boilers, cleans flues, and lubricates equipment according to prescribed schedule.
Reads meters, cleans equipment, and performs preventive maintenan