Plant Mechanic

Banner Health • Sterling, CO

15d • $27 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

You have a place in the health care industry. There’s more to health care than IV bags and trauma rooms. We support all staff members as they find the path that is right for them. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health. Apply today! The largest city in the northeastern part of the state, Sterling is a farm and ranch community with deep roots on the Colorado prairie. Sterling’s laid-back lifestyle makes it easy to explore a variety of outdoor and cultural activities, from boating, fishing and swimming in North Sterling State Park, to hiking, biking, golf, hunting-and-shooting sports or admiring unique public art. As Plant Mechanic at Sterling Regional Medical Center, you will operate and maintain power plant and facility utility systems, including boilers, chillers, generators, and pumped water systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to maintenance and emergency calls, support fire and safety response, maintain operational logs, and assist with general facilities, security, and patient safety duties as needed. Schedule: Monday through Friday working 7AM to 330PM. On-call is every 4th week for a week at a time. Requires one year of experience as a Plant Mechanic. 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. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge, plus vocational or technical training.
• Requires one year of experience as a Plant Mechanic and the ability to demonstrate basic to intermediate skills in the field of plant operations.
• Must have working knowledge of utility and infrastructure systems and components common to the healthcare environment.
• Must be able to exercise independent decision making and judgment in the performance of all duties.
• Requires the ability to work safely and effectively with infrastructure and utility equipment.
• May require Universal Refrigerant handling certification, depending on the state.
• Must be proficient in reading and understanding related and required maintenance and construction documents.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must possess the ability to make accurate observations and exercise good independent judgment in a variety of situations (including emergencies).
• Must have the ability to write comprehensive security reports.
• Must be able to work effectively with plant computer software programs.

Nice To Haves

• Requires working knowledge and certification as required of applicable regulatory codes and State and local building codes.
• Previous construction experience is preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• May be assigned security duties. Assists with the welfare and safety of personnel and patients. Responds to all emergency codes for assistance and control. Escorts patients, visitors and employees. Assists medical staff in restraining and handling disturbed patients.
• Works independently under general supervision. Fulfills responsibilities using specialized skills and knowledge.

What This Job Offers

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