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 ts: 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 319-462-3504 x2228.
Anamosa State Penitentiary is an AA/EEO employer
THIS JOB POSTING CLOSES ON
FEBRUARY 24, 2025