Initial Posting Date:

04/14/2026

Application Deadline:

04/26/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$6,265 - $9,092

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Boiler Operator, Facility Energy Technician 3 (Salem)

Job Description:

Boiler Operator, Facility Energy Technician 3

Oregon State Penitentiary (Salem)

Oregon Department of Corrections

The Oregon Department of Corrections is currently recruiting for a Boiler Operator. This exciting employment opportunity is with the Oregon Department of Corrections at the Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) in Salem, Oregon.

This position is represented by Association of Oregon Corrections Employees (AOCE). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

About the Job – Your Role

The Boiler Operator assists the Physical Plant Manager in overseeing and managing the maintenance program at the Oregon State Penitentiary. This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of all Physical Plant systems and equipment necessary to support institutional operations. Duties include performing a wide range of building trades work to maintain and improve facility infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include providing preventative maintenance on equipment and buildings; responding to emergency breakdowns; safely shutting down systems when required; maintaining inventory and ordering supplies; and completing general repairs to Physical Plant equipment, structures, systems, and grounds. The position may also assist other maintenance shops as needed.

Additionally, the Boiler Operator directs, instructs, and coordinates inmate work crews, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to established standards. This role requires strict adherence to all Department of Corrections rules and procedures, institutional policies, and administrative directives, with a strong emphasis on maintaining and enforcing security protocols at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:

• Four (4) years of full-time experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

NOTE: Some positions may require a Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) or a Limited Energy Technician Class A (LEA) or Class B (LEB) license or equivalent, a Boiler-class 3 Service Mechanic license, or a Brazing certificate. Agencies will note this requirement at the time of recruitment.

Some positions may require a Universal Refrigerant Handling certificate or the ability to obtain the certification within six months of hire. 

Some positions in this class may require the possession of an Oregon driver's license valid for the class of vehicles used by the employing agencies. Agencies will note this requirement at the time of recruitment.

Requested Skills

• Possesses the ability to train and instruct AIC (Adults in Custody) workers in safe, efficient work practices and proper operation of high-pressure steam boiler systems and equipment.
• Applies solid mechanical aptitude in the operation, maintenance, and repair of heating plant systems, including steam, water, fuel, and control systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure reliable operation of boilers, pumps, and associated equipment.
• Conducts chemical testing and treatment of boiler water, condensate, and makeup water to maintain system efficiency and safety.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation, including computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) entries, boiler logs, meter readings, and incident reports.
• Manages inventory effectively by tracking tools, equipment, and materials, and recommending supply needs to support operations.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and Department of Corrections policies and procedures at all times.
• Communicates clearly and works collaboratively with staff to coordinate schedules, cover shifts, and maintain continuous operations.
• Demonstrates attention to detail by monitoring cleanliness, inspecting work areas, and ensuring all tasks are completed safely and to established standards.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrates strong security awareness by maintaining strict control of keys, tools, and contraband, and by conducting searches to prevent incidents and escapes.
• Effectively supervises and directs AIC work crews while maintaining discipline, order, and compliance with institutional rules and procedures.
• Responds to AIC incidents with sound judgment, including the ability to safely apply physical restraints when necessary.

Required

• Valid driver’s license.

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
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Working Conditions

This position is located inside the Oregon State Penitentiary and works in close contact with adults in custody in the institution setting and may be exposed to hostile situations or incidents. Inherent custodial duties include the responsibility for personally handling AIC incidents in the employee’s immediate work area. The employee is responsible to prevent escapes from confinement by proper control of keys, tools, and contraband and documenting unusual incidents as they occur. The employee is subject to call back in the event of an emergency at which time he/she would be placed in any post in the institution.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

About the Process – What to Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Maria Arellano, Maria.A.Arellano@doc.state.or.us

Reference Number: Req-198239

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• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
• This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.