Plant Operations Technician

IRAAN GENERAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT•Iraan, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operations Technician performs preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on facility equipment, buildings, and systems at Iraan General Hospital District. Responsibilities include maintaining heating, cooling, air conditioning, refrigeration, vehicles, life safety equipment, medical gas systems, plumbing, electrical equipment, lighting, and grounds. The technician completes and documents work orders, maintains tools and supplies, communicates with people requesting repairs, and seeks supervisor approval for minor purchases or outside contractor assistance when needed. The role also includes medical waste handling, construction and carpentry work, upkeep of outdoor waste areas, and safe storage of chemicals, fuels, compressed gases, and paint. The technician follows facility and governmental safety requirements, protects patient care areas from disruption or unsafe conditions, maintains confidentiality, participates in required training and education, and supports the professional development of coworkers. The position may require call coverage with a response to the facility within 30 minutes, work beyond normal hours, and performing the supervisor’s duties when assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Valid Texas driver’s license and proof of valid auto insurance.
Ability to organize tasks, work independently, and use reasoning and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, employees, and officials in other departments.
Ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions and job orientation.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers rapidly and accurately, handle precise movements, and coordinate eyes, hands, and feet in response to visual stimuli.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, request clarification when needed, understand words, and respond effectively.
Ability to read, write, and speak English, and communicate effectively orally and in writing with legible handwriting.
Knowledge and ability to properly use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment essential to the job.
Good verbal communication skills.
Basic understanding of groundskeeping and landscaping practices.
Ability to follow directions.
Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Physical ability to climb ladders and bend or crawl into awkward spaces.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
Manual dexterity to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.
Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate typical facility noises and smells.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on facility heating, cooling, air conditioning, refrigeration, vehicles, life safety equipment, medical gas systems, and related equipment.
Repair facility equipment and systems as able.
Inspect and maintain assigned equipment, buildings, and systems on schedule, documenting work appropriately.
Keep maintenance areas orderly and assist with maintaining supply levels.
Purchase minor supplies and equipment with supervisor approval, and advise the supervisor when outside contractor assistance is needed.
Complete assigned work orders, contact the person requesting a repair, verify the issue, and notify them when work is completed.
Treat medical waste as trained, maintain medical waste treatment and storage areas, and dispose of treated waste in accordance with regulations.
Perform snow removal and grounds duties, including mowing, weed eating, edging, tree trimming, and rock bed upkeep.
Check company vehicles, procure fuel, and arrange outside maintenance or repairs when needed.
Maintain, repair, and replace light bulbs and fixtures; perform minor plumbing repairs and install or replace plumbing fixtures as able.
Analyze and correct electrical problems and repair, replace, or overhaul electrical equipment and controls as able, in accordance with applicable codes and safety procedures.
Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and other equipment; keep tools and equipment clean, safe, and usable.
Notify the supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment, system, or building problems; correct or remove hazards from service as able and post placards when appropriate.
Perform carpentry and construction work for the maintenance of plant, office buildings, and equipment; procure and maintain construction materials; and keep construction areas safe and compliant.
Maintain outdoor waste receptacles and waste areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
Store chemicals, fuels, compressed gases, and paint safely.
Maintain safety equipment, guards, and personal protective equipment; report missing or damaged safety equipment and use required protective equipment and safe work practices.
Drive hospital vehicles safely and according to applicable laws; store and transport compressed medical gases safely.
Report potentially hazardous or unsafe conditions and participate constructively on the facilities safety committee.
Be available for assigned call coverage and respond to the facility within 30 minutes; work beyond normal hours as needed.
Perform the supervisor’s duties in their absence or when assigned by the supervisor or administrator.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information and work safely in patient care areas without disrupting services or exposing patients to unsafe conditions.
Attend required in-service education, complete annual employee health requirements on time, and participate in on-the-job training, continuing education, and training new employees.
Comply with applicable laws, ethical business practices, and professional conduct expectations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.