Plant Operations Technician

SSM Health • Ripon, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a related mechanical or facilities role
• Strong mechanical and HVAC knowledge
• Proven 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
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Rare driving.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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