Plant Operator

Plant Operator

Position:
Plant Operator |

Location:

Pascagoula, MS 39581 | Type:
Full-Time |

Shifts:

Rotating

The Plant Operator I, II, III, IV performs general maintenance duties and general support services in all areas of Singing River Health System operations for all non-clinical equipment and facilities. He/She provides general support services to patients, guests, and the staff of Singing River Health System. The Plant Operator V performs the same duties and is responsible for training other Plant Operators.

DISCLAIMER:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

• High School graduate or equivalent is required.

• N/A

• Certification preferred for electricians, HVAC technicians, and plumbers.

• Plant Operator I: 0-2 years’ experience required in commercial or industrial electrical, heating and air conditioning, boilers, chillers, plumbing or piping, or Life Safety Code.
• Plant Operator II: 2-4 years’ experience required in commercial or industrial electrical, heating and air conditioning, boilers, chillers, plumbing or piping, or Life Safety Code. Must be a Plant Operator I for at least two years.
• Plant Operator III: 4-6 years’ experience required in commercial or industrial electrical, heating and air conditioning, boilers, chillers, plumbing or piping, or Life Safety Code. Must be a Plant Operator II for at least three years.
• Plant Operator IV: 6+ years’ experience required in commercial or industrial electrical, heating and air conditioning, boilers, chillers, plumbing or piping, or Life Safety Code. Must be a Plant Operator III for at least three years.
• Plant Operator V: 6+ years’ experience required in commercial or industrial electrical, heating and air conditioning, boilers, chillers, plumbing or piping, or Life Safety Code and a minimum of one year as a Plant Operator IV.

• Facilities Support Manager

• Plant Operator I, II, III, IV:
  None
• Plant Operator V:
  All Plant Operators

Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities. Requires moderate to high amount of physical agility and strength, including but not limited to ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc.; positioning self to complete a task (stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching); moving about to accomplish tasks (may be for long distances or moving from one work site to another);

pushing; pulling; lifting 50 pounds without assistance; grasping and using repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue. May be exposed to communicable disease or radiation.

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Must possess basic knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.).

• Plant Operator I:
  Basic computer skills.
• Plant Operator II, III, IV, V:
  Advanced computer skills and programming.

• Demonstrate experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area – employee must have own transportation and a valid driver license.

Rotating shifts when requested or scheduled by Manager.

Completion of online Singing River Health System (SRHS) safety modules.