Job Description:
The Plant Operator is a position in the Facilities Management department that requires demonstrated deep expertise in plant operations and maintenance, such as journeyman-level certification. Regardless of specialty, a Plant Operator II may be required to perform other maintenance tasks as needed, such as minor repairs or assisting with other projects.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-330pm/ on-call rotation
Full-time
benefits eligible
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the hospital's boiler and/or chiller systems. This includes performing water treatment on boilers, steam systems, chillers, and cooling towers, as well as maintaining and preparing these systems for inspections.
- Performs or leads boiler and chiller teardown and major maintenance.
- Plans, performs, and may lead activities for winterizing chillers and cooling towers, troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC digital and pneumatic controls, and ensuring the cleanliness of their working area and assigned locations.
- Effectively communicates with staff at all levels and prioritize their workload to manage their time effectively with minimal supervision.
- Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of timekeeping documentation.
- Demonstrates a deep, extensive knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment, including boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, air handling equipment, and other terminal HVAC devices.
Skills
- Mechanical Equipment
- Cleaning Machinery Operations
- Equipment Operations
- Plumbing
- Plant Equipment
- Plant Operations
- Boiler Operations
- HVAC Systems
- Chemicals Handling
- Mechanical Systems
- Maintenance Repair
- Independent work and time management
- Documentation of work
- Communication
- Ability to maintain a clean, safe workspace
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Safety
Required Qualifications
- Formal training, such as a journeyman’s certificate, and significant experience as a plant operator.
- Demonstrated mastery of boiler and chiller plant operation.
- Demonstrated abilities of the skills listed above
- A valid drivers license may be required for this position.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment by following established safety procedures and protocols.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a healthcare setting
Physical Requirements
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
- Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.
- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
- For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
- Bending, lifting, stooping, crawling, laying, sitting, walking, climbing.
- Use of hand and power tools, proper use of hearing and eye protection.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures in nature, work in noisy or constricted spaces, exposure to odors and smells.
Location:
Intermountain Health LDS Hospital
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$34.88 - $53.07
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