Plant Operations II

Jamestown Regional Medical Center•Jamestown, ND

13d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operations II technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs hospital mechanical, steam-generation, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds systems in one or more specialty areas. The technician must hold a certification in at least one listed area or have three years of contracting experience in one or more of those areas. The position requires technical problem-solving, reading blueprints and diagrams, performing preventive maintenance, and completing repairs safely, often with limited supervision. The technician may oversee assigned helpers or department operations in the manager’s absence and may interact with patients of all ages. This is a fully benefited position working 80 hours per two-week pay period, scheduled for four 10-hour shifts Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The technician participates in an on-call rotation approximately once every four weeks, with occasional evening, night, and holiday coverage as needed. Duties also include waste and hazardous-material handling, courier service, security incident reporting, and completing other assignments from the department manager. The work may take place indoors or outdoors, in boiler and mechanical rooms, confined spaces, and on ladders or scaffolds. Conditions can include weather, dust, chemicals, noise, hazardous materials, and temperatures above 120°F. The role involves frequent standing, walking, driving, and use of hand and finger dexterity, as well as lifting and moving materials; the posting states that above-average strength is needed to move 70 pounds. A comprehensive background check, urine drug screening within 30 days of hire, and valid driver’s license with motor vehicle record report are required.

Requirements

High-school-level knowledge of reading, writing, and arithmetic; ability to understand and communicate detailed instructions and procedures.
Certification in at least one listed technical area, or three years of contracting experience in one or more listed areas: electrical distribution, emergency generation equipment, plumbing, steam boiler operation, chilled water plant, steam-related water chemistry, open- and closed-loop water circulation systems, HVAC, refrigeration, carpentry, camera systems, door security, building management systems, fire alarm systems, or grounds maintenance.
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, identify root causes of equipment failures, evaluate performance, and implement corrective actions with minimal supervision.
Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, work orders, and technical manuals and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
Ability to prioritize tasks and make minor decisions within established methods, rules, procedures, and codes.
Ability to communicate well and maintain a pleasant manner and clean personal appearance.
Ability to oversee the work of assigned helpers or others assisting on a project and ensure their work is safe and meets department standards.
Ability to work safely without endangering oneself or others.
Valid driver’s license and completion of a motor vehicle record report; driving a company vehicle is required.
Completion of a comprehensive background check as a condition of employment.
Urine drug screening completed within 30 days of hire.
Ability to work in varied physical conditions, including confined spaces and at heights, and to move materials or objects weighing 70 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be considered as described in the posting.
Punctual and regular attendance and readiness to work the full scheduled shift.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, steam-generation, and other assigned plant systems.
Read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints, plumbing diagrams, schematics, work orders, and technical manuals.
Operate and maintain boilers, chillers, standby generators, power transfer switchgear, and related equipment; perform preventive maintenance and keep equipment ready for operation.
Repair or replace pumps, valves, seals, gaskets, pipes, faucets, electrical equipment, and other system components.
Maintain heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and environmental equipment, including devices, blowers, motors, air filters, exhaust fans, and pumps.
Perform floor installation and repair, including vinyl, epoxy, carpet, and tile work.
Maintain plumbing systems, potable-water distribution, sewage systems, anti-siphon devices, drains, and medical gas systems; respond to related emergencies.
Use electrical test equipment and follow lockout/tagout and other safety procedures; remove unsafe equipment from service and report it to the Safety Officer.
Perform carpentry repairs and use relevant tools, fasteners, adhesives, and paint appropriately.
Perform grounds duties, including flag handling, checking automatic entry-door locking systems, yard maintenance, and snow and debris removal; operate grounds equipment after appropriate training.
Handle medical-floor waste, waste packing, chemical disposal, and hazardous waste according to policy.
In the manager’s absence, potentially oversee department operations, prioritize emergencies, and take appropriate corrective action.
Direct or oversee helpers and others assigned to projects, ensuring work is completed safely and to department standards.
Communicate and coordinate with others, report security-related incidents, provide courier service as requested, and complete other duties assigned by the department manager.
Attend required Crisis Prevention Intervention training within the timeframe specified by the department orientation checklist.