Plant Mechanic

Banner Health•Glendale, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Mechanic provides basic to intermediate operator and mechanical skills to properly operate and repair plant equipment, and performs preventive maintenance and repairs on plant and facilities equipment. The role monitors and documents equipment performance through routine inspections using appropriate instrumentation and computers. This hands-on, facility-based position supports hospital facility operations by maintaining boilers, chillers, cooling towers, generators, water systems, and other utility equipment. The mechanic maintains operational logs, responds to general maintenance and emergency calls, and supports safety activities, including serving on the Fire Response Team. Additional work includes general facilities support, organizing tools and work areas, transporting equipment and contract maintenance personnel in company vehicles, and occasional interaction with patients, staff, visitors, contractors, vendors, and regulatory personnel. The position works independently under general supervision and has no budgetary responsibilities. The position is at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Arizona. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with an 18% night shift differential. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to experienced Plant Mechanics; eligibility requires one year of Plant Mechanic experience.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge, plus vocational or technical training.
One year of experience as a Plant Mechanic and ability to demonstrate basic to intermediate plant operations skills.
Working knowledge of utility and infrastructure systems and components common to healthcare environments.
Ability to exercise independent decision-making and judgment in performing duties.
Ability to work safely and effectively with infrastructure and utility equipment.
Current Boiler Operator’s License if required by the state of employment or applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
Proficiency in reading and understanding relevant maintenance and construction documents.
A valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy may be required depending on facility or department needs.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with plant computer software programs.
Banner Behavioral Health Hospital employees must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and maintain it during employment; an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge and certification, as required, of applicable regulatory codes, including IBC, UBC, Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, and state and local building codes.
Previous construction experience.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Operate and assist with maintenance and repair of power plant and facility utility equipment and systems.
Maintain and repair steam and hot-water boilers, centrifugal and reciprocating chillers, cooling towers, and pumped systems, including chilled water, condensate water, domestic hot and cold water, heating hot water, sewage ejectors, medical air, vacuum, mechanical air, and fuel oil systems.
Perform and maintain plant water treatment programs.
Assist with operation of emergency generator systems and fire monitoring and control systems.
Participate in energy management and conservation programs.
Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
Maintain detailed logs for required facility equipment and record shift activities.
Respond to assigned general maintenance and emergency calls.
Assist as a member of the Fire Response Team.
Clean assigned work areas and keep tools, storage, and assigned areas orderly.
Assist in other Facilities services areas as required.
Drive company vehicles to transport equipment and contract maintenance personnel as assigned.
Monitor and document equipment performance through routine inspections using appropriate instrumentation and computers.