Plant Oper. Mechanic - Per Diem

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Plant Operations Mechanic.

As a Certified Great Place To Work Organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent, improve our workforce, and support our mission.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax-deferred annuity and (403(b)) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

• Assists in operating, maintaining and repairing all equipment that supplies the hospital complex with water, heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Responds to routine and emergent service calls related to MEP systems, HVAC and building controls systems, and boiler and heating systems. Troubleshoots leaks and breakdowns.
• Operates and maintains equipment such as air compressors, boilers, chillers, generators, pumping systems, medical air/vacuum systems, and reheat systems.
• Cleans, lubricates, calibrates and adjusts all equipment according to preventive maintenance schedules.
• Performs testing of water samples and adds water treatment to boilers, heating and cooling water systems.
• Perform as required emergency generator tests and logs all results.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, ACM and other hazardous substances.
• Fills out daily log sheets and daily round sheets. Submits paperwork to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assists the facilities management team in planning and implementation of new programs and processes.
• Routinely requests supplies needed to fulfill daily responsibilities.
• Works with building management software to control equipment and monitor systems.
• Responds to medical equipment calls as needed.

• High school or trade/vocational school graduate with 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Operations Engineer II (OE2), Unlimited Heating, Piping, and Cooling License, or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment required.
• Ability to read blueprints, control schematics, technical manuals and specifications, as well as basic knowledge of all HVAC and mechanical systems/processes.
• Large plant experience with high pressure steam and chilled water production required.