Plant Oper. Mechanic

Stamford Health • CT, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission. This is a Regular, Full Time position.

Requirements

• Proven knowledge in plumbing, HVAC, building controls and systems, boiler and chiller operations as well as excellent troubleshooting skills.
• CT Backflow Prevention, Universal Refrigeration License, CT Heating, Piping & Cooling Operating Engineer License (OE2), or CT Heating, Piping, Cooling License (S1) or the ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• High School or trade/vocational school graduate with 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in hospital or healthcare setting.
• Successful candidates must have the Operations Engineer II (OE2) or Unlimited Heating, Piping, and Cooling (S2) License, or have the ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Ability to read blueprints, control schematics, technical manuals and specifications as well as basic knowledge of all HVAC and mechanical systems and processes required.
• Large plant experience with high pressure steam and chilled water production is required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably in hospital or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains mechanical equipment such as high-pressure boilers, compressors, pumps, HVAC related equipment, Medical Gas systems, and other equipment related to the correct and safe provision of heating, cooling and ventilation of the hospital complex.
• Assists in operating, maintaining and repairing all equipment that supplies the hospital complex with water, heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Responds to routine and emergent service calls as they relate to MEP systems, HVAC and building controls systems, and boiler and heating systems. Troubleshoots leaks and breakdowns.
• Operates and maintains equipment such as air compressors, boilers, chillers, generators, pumping systems, medical air/vacuum systems, reheat systems.
• Cleans, lubricates, calibrates and adjusts all equipment according to preventive maintenance schedules.
• Performs testing of water samples. Adds water treatment to boilers, heating and cooling water systems.
• Perform as required emergency generator tests and logs all results.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, ACM and other hazardous substances.
• Fills out daily log sheets and daily round sheets. Submits this paperwork to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assists the facilities management team in the planning and implementation of new programs and processes.
• Routinely requests supplies needed to fulfill daily responsibilities.
• Works with building management software to control equipment and monitor systems.
• Responds to medical equipment calls as needed.
• Must be able to perform preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment to the manufacturers recommended specifications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

What This Job Offers

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