POWER PLANT OPERATOR

Job Overview

POWER PLANT OPERATOR
STATE OF IOWA

Location:
Anamosa State Penitentiary,
Anamosa, Iowa

Pay Range: ($52,062.40 - $67,974.40 annually,
$25.03 - $32.68 hourly)

Job Description: Perform advanced journey level work and lead
offenders in the operation and maintenance of the equipment at the
Power plant supplying utility services to a correctional facility that
houses more than 1,000 offenders and about 300 staff. The Power
plant, which is located outside of the Penitentiary, houses four 17,500
lb/hr boilers. Staff are responsible for operating three megawatt of
emergency backup electrical generation system, maintaining steam,
water and sewer systems in the powerhouse, and maintaining two
water wells and associated pumps and water reservoir. Persons
applying should have knowledge of the principles, methods, and
procedures; fuel and equipment used in the operation, maintenance
and repair of steam generating boilers, electrical generating
turbines and generators or centralized air-conditioners and auxiliary
equipment.
Benefi t: Include IPERS retirement program, group health & dental
insurance, paid leave, 401(a)/457 retirement plan with employer
match, holiday pay, free uniforms, etc.
For more information and to apply for this position go to
https://das.iowa.gov. Position is listed as Power Plant Engineer 4
Contact Person:
Nicole Taylor at
nicolen.taylor@iowa.gov or 319-251-7814
Anamosa State Penitentiary is an AA/EEO employer
THIS JOB POSTING CLOSES ON
MAY 27, 2025.