Plant Operations Technician

Job Overview

Job maintains, operates, monitors, repairs all utilities and related central plant equipment and responds to maintenance requests for assistance to hospital, clinic and supporting facilities. Maintains central plant in good, clean working condition, maintains preventative maintenance (P.M.), and schedules and completes corrective maintenance to all equipment in a timely and professional manner, actively documenting all activities and maintenance.

• Thursday
  - Friday (day shift) from 7am - 3:30pm
• Saturday
  - Sunday (night shift) 7pm - 7am

• Required – High School diploma or equivalent
• Preferred – Associates degree in Operating Engineering

Required – Experience with water treatment for heating and cooling systems to protect the water and steam piping and integrity. Experience using HVAC/Temperature controls, Energy Management Systems, Computer Operations to maintain proper building temperature comfort levels.

• Required – Current 2nd Class Engineers Certificate for Air Condition / Refrigeration – ONLY if working at a facility in Orleans Parish
• Preferred – Current 2nd Class Engineers Certificate for Boilers & Air Condition

• Knowledge of Pneumatic tube system operation to repair and maintain associated equipment.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor under stressful conditions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Properly answers phone and resolves requests by using name and identifying department.
• Completes preventive maintenance and work requests promptly by using proper work order form.
• Monitors and operates power plant equipment by visually inspecting and adjusting equipment to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Monitors, operates and troubleshoots engineering equipment and systems by following manufacturers’ recommended maintenance and operating parameters.
• Operates, monitors and maintains Energy Management System by adjusting heating/cooling schedules as dictated by building loads.
• Performs building rounds and equipment inspections by properly entering round sheet data and reporting problems to supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance‑related concerns.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.