Plant Mechanic

Plant Mechanic

Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:
Fac Opns-Acad-Tucson-Corp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:
Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

$5,000 sign-on bonus for experienced Plant Mechanics new to Banner!

Explore and excel. Operating a hospital is more than IV bags and trauma rooms. One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Apply today!

Banner University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. BUMC-Tucson is a private, non-profit, 649-bed acute-care teaching hospital located on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.

As a Plant Mechanic, you will run the critical operations of the hospital including medical gases, HVAC, electrical, fire panels, and critical life safety equipment. You will work independently, as well as with a team on completing tasks assigned. This is a very rewarding position and a great opportunity to serve the community in which we live. You will have ample room for growth within the Banner system.

Schedule:

Sunday through Thursday from 7AM to 3:30PM at BUMC Tucson. Must have 1 year of Plant Mechanic experience to qualify.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides basic to intermediate operator and mechanical skills in the proper operation and repair of all plant equipment. Also responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of plant and facilities equipment. Monitors and documents the proper performance of all equipment through routine equipment inspection utilizing the appropriate equipment instrumentation and computers.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Operates and assists in the proper maintenance and repairs of power plant, 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 the operating of the emergency generator system, fire monitoring and control systems. Participates in energy management/conservation programs.
• Performs preventative maintenance duties on plant equipment and machinery.
• Maintains a detailed log on all required facility equipment, 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. Fulfills responsibilities using specialized skills and knowledge. This position interacts with a wide variety of individuals including staff, co-workers, patients, physicians, visitors, regulatory agencies, surveyors, inspectors, contractors, and vendors. This position is facility based and has no budgetary responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge, plus vocational or technical training.

Requires 1 year of experience as a Plant Mechanic and the ability to demonstrate basic to intermediate skills in the…