Plant Mechanic

Primary City/State:
Mesa, Arizona
Department Name:
Fac Opns-AZ East 1-Corp

Work Shift:

Day
Job Category:
Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary
$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates!

As a Plant Mechanic, you’ll keep critical facility systems running smoothly by operating and maintaining boilers, chillers, generators, and water systems. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, respond to service and emergency calls, maintain operational logs, and support safety and facility operations. This hands‑on role also includes general maintenance tasks like painting, inventory support, and occasional customer interaction.

Schedule:

Thursday through Monday, working 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM at Banner Desert Medical Center.

This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

This position provides basic to intermediate operator and mechanical skills in the proper operation and repair of all plant equipment. It also requires preventive maintenance and repair of plant and facilities equipment. The role monitors and documents the proper performance of all equipment through routine inspections using appropriate instrumentation and computers.

• Operates and assists in the proper maintenance and repairs of power plant and facility utilities equipment and systems. Maintains and repairs steam/hot water boilers, centrifugal/reciprocating chillers, and cooling towers. Maintains all pumped systems including chilled water, condensate water, domestic hot and cold water, heating hot water, condensate, sewage ejector, medical air, vacuum, mechanical air, and fuel oil. Performs and maintains plant water treatment programs.
• Assists in operating the emergency generator system, fire monitoring and control systems, and participates in energy management/conservation programs.
• Performs preventative maintenance duties on plant equipment and machinery.
• Maintains a detailed log on all required facility equipment and records all shift activity. Responds to assigned general maintenance calls and emergency calls as required. Assists as a member of the Fire Response Team.
• Cleans assigned work area and maintains tools, storage and assigned areas in an orderly manner; and assists in other areas of Facilities services as required.
• Drives company vehicles to transport equipment and contract maintenance personnel as assigned.
• Works independently under general supervision, fulfilling responsibilities using specialized skills and knowledge. Interacts with a wide variety of individuals including staff, co‑workers, patients, physicians, visitors, regulatory agencies, surveyors, inspectors, contractors, and vendors.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent with vocational or technical training.
• Requires 1 year of experience as a Plant Mechanic and the ability to demonstrate basic to intermediate skills in plant operations.
• Must have working knowledge of utility and infrastructure systems and components common to the healthcare environment.
• Must be able to exercise independent decision making and judgment in performing all duties.
• Requires the ability to work safely and effectively with infrastructure and utility equipment.
• Must have a current Boiler Operator’s License if required by the state in which employed or applicable authorities having jurisdiction. (Denver and Pueblo Colorado require a Boiler Operator License.)
• Proof of a valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy may be required depending on business needs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be able to work effectively with plant computer software programs.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of employment.
• An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

• Prefer working knowledge and certification of applicable regulatory codes, including IBC (International Building Codes), UBC (Uniform Building Code), Joint Commission, CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), and state and local building codes.
• Previous construction experience is preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

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