Plant Operations Technician I

SSM Health•Ripon, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-Ripon Medical Center Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Plant Operations Technician 📍 Ripon, WI | 🕒 Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (On‑call/after hours required) | 🏢 Onsite Do you enjoy hands‑on work, solving mechanical problems, and keeping critical systems running smoothly? We’re looking for a Plant Operations Technician to help maintain and operate essential facility and power plant systems in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. Operates and performs routine repairs and preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems, boilers and power plant equipment. Assists with complex and non-routine maintenance tasks.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in a related mechanical or facilities role
Strong mechanical and HVAC knowledge
Proven troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
Basic computer skills and clear communication
Reliability, teamwork, and a safety‑first mindset
High School diploma/GED or equivalent years of experience
One year experience

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and maintain HVAC, boiler, and power plant equipment
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and system repairs
Troubleshoot mechanical issues and respond to equipment needs
Repair and maintain pumps, compressors, steam and water systems
Support and maintain building automation systems (VAVs, AHUs, thermostats)
Document work and follow safety and operational procedures
Monitors operate and adjust facility equipment and power plant machinery following defined procedures.
Monitors emergency power units during emergency operations to assure they operating normally.
Performs a restart of power plant operations following defined procedures.
Responds to trouble calls in the facility, assesses, troubleshoots and remedies the issue.
Monitors off-site properties and notifies appropriate staff and/or contractors to handle problems or concerns.
Utilizes the computerized building automation system as appropriate to resolve issues.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.