Plant Mechanic

WakeMed Health & Hospitals • Cary, NC

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About The Position

Responsible for the overall maintenance of the boiler or chiller plant and assigned additional equipment. Boiler duties include operating, troubleshooting, performing periodic maintenance on, and repairing boilers and steam components. Chiller duties include operating, troubleshooting, performing periodic maintenance on, and repairing chillers and related components. The position logs daily production and work performed in a work order system, tracking time, equipment repairs, and parts using a computer or device such as an iPad. The mechanic must be familiar with operating a Building Automation System (BAS) and using it for daily operations, history, and troubleshooting. The role requires compassionate and effective communication when interacting with staff and patients, as well as the ability to read and understand blueprints for troubleshooting systems and equipment.

WakeMed Health & Hospitals has served the community since 1961 and describes itself as the leading provider of health services in Wake County. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of the community by providing outstanding and compassionate care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of HVAC maintenance, or three years of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair, or two years of plumbing, or three years of facilities maintenance required.
• Familiarity with operating a Building Automation System (BAS) and using it for operations, history, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints for troubleshooting systems and equipment.
• Compassionate and effective communication skills for interacting with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the boiler or chiller plant and assigned additional equipment.
• Operate, troubleshoot, perform periodic maintenance on, and repair boilers and steam components.
• Operate, troubleshoot, perform periodic maintenance on, and repair chillers and related components.
• Perform water analysis for boiler and chilled-water systems.
• Log daily production and work performed in a work order system, tracking time, equipment repairs, and parts using a computer or device such as an iPad.
• Use the Building Automation System (BAS) for daily operations, reviewing history, and troubleshooting.
• Read and understand blueprints to troubleshoot systems and equipment.
• Communicate compassionately and effectively with staff and patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED