Plant Operations Technician

** It's more than a career, it's a calling.*
* WI-Ripon Medical Center

** Worker Type:*
* Regular

** Job Highlights:*
* ** Plant Operations Technician*
* Ripon, WI |  Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM (On‑call/after hours required) |  Onsite

Do you enjoy hands‑on work, solving mechanical problems, and keeping critical systems running smoothly? We're looking for a  
** Plant Operations Technician
** to help maintain and operate essential facility and power plant systems in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

** What You'll Do*
* + Operate, monitor, and maintain HVAC, boiler, and power plant equipment

+ Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and system repairs

+ Troubleshoot mechanical issues and respond to equipment needs

+ Repair and maintain pumps, compressors, steam and water systems

+ Support and maintain building automation systems (VAVs, AHUs, thermostats)

+ Document work and follow safety and operational procedures

** What You Bring*
* + 2+ years of experience in a related mechanical or facilities role

+ Strong mechanical and HVAC knowledge

+ Proven troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

+ Basic computer skills and clear communication

+ Reliability, teamwork, and a safety‑first mindset

** Why This Role*
* + Stable, weekday schedule with hands‑on technical work

+ Opportunity to support critical healthcare facility operations

+ Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition coverage and paid parental leave

** Apply today and help keep our facilities safe, efficient, and running at their best.*
* *
* Job Summary:

*
* Operates and performs routine repairs and preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems, boilers and power plant equipment.  Assists with complex and non-routine maintenance tasks

** Job Responsibilities and Requirements:*
* PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Monitors operate and adjust facility equipment and power plant machinery following defined procedures.

+ Monitors emergency power units during emergency operations to assure they operating normally. Performs a restart of power plant operations following defined procedures.

+ Responds to trouble calls in the facility, assesses, troubleshoots and remedies the issue.

+ Monitors off-site properties and notifies appropriate staff and/or contractors to handle problems or concerns.

+ Utilizes the computerized building automation system as appropriate to resolve issues.

+ Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

+ High School diploma/GED or equivalent years of experience

EXPERIENCE

+ One year experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Constant standing and walking.

+ Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

+ Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.

+ Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).

+ Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

+ Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

+ Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

+ Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.

+ Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

+ Rare driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

+ None

** Department:*
* PLO-Ripon

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* Work Shift:

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* Day Shift (United States of America)

** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

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* 40

** Benefits:*
* SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

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** Paid Parental Leave**  **:
** we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

+  
** Flexible Payment Options:
** our voluntary benefit offered through Daily Pay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

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** Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.

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