Plant Mechanic

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Mechanic provides basic to intermediate operator and mechanical skills to operate, maintain, and repair plant equipment and facility systems. The role performs preventive maintenance and repairs on plant and facilities equipment, and monitors and documents equipment performance through routine inspections using appropriate instrumentation and computers. This is a facility-based position at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The schedule is Saturday through Thursday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with an 18% night-shift differential. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to experienced Plant Mechanics; eligibility requires one year of Plant Mechanic experience. The role works independently under general supervision and interacts with staff, co-workers, patients, physicians, visitors, regulatory agencies, surveyors, inspectors, contractors, and vendors. It has no budgetary responsibilities.

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 required maintenance and construction documents.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy if required by business need.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with plant computer software programs.

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, maintain, and repair power plant and facility utility equipment and systems, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and pumped 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 equipment logs and record shift activity.
Respond to assigned general maintenance and emergency calls as required.
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.