Plant Operator

## Plant Operator Apply locations:
Edinburg - RGV Hospital time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition :
JR111685#
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*** General Purpose of Job:
** Operation and maintenance of power, heat and cooling systems in the hospital.
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.
* Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
* Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
* Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
* Fires boilers and controls generation of a continuous supply of heating hospital buildings, for supplying power to machinery and auxiliary equipment and for laundries and sterilizing equipment as needed.
* Maintains chillers, cooling tower and controls generation of a continuous supply of chilled water for cooling the hospital as needed.
* Tours boiler room and air handler unit rooms to observe operating equipment meters and gauges to insure the operation is in accordance with specified instructions as needed.
* Adjusts equipment controls to correct malfunctions when indicated by observation or in response to a signal light as needed.
* Records in a log book meters, gauges, readings and repair work performed.
* Using specified chemicals periodically tests and treats the boiler water and cooling tower.
* Performs minor repairs such as replacing worn gaskets, tightening joints and replacing defective meters.  Cleans the insides of the boilers and chillers as needed.
* Performs other such duties as keeping boiler room clean and painted.
* Assembles and maintains small equipment such as furniture, lawn mowers, etc. as needed.
* Practices preventative maintenance as outlined in department PM program.
* Maintains records and logs on all boilers and chillers.
* Preventative maintenance program;
There is cleaning, inspection, adjustments, lubrication and documentation to be made on all hospital equipment assigned to maintenance,
* Using the master schedule this work is done; weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually.
* All equipment, supplies, tools, and work materials are never to be left unattended.
* All job sites will be secure prior to being left unattended.
* Position may require driving. Must have reliable transportation.
** Education and/or

Experience:

*** High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or a minimum of five years of related experience in associated field of air conditioning, plumbing, mechanical engineering, or plant maintenance.
** Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
*** Must have clear unrestricted driver’s license.
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