Plant Operator I

Franciscan Alliance•Crown Point, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides physical plant construction and maintenance services for hospital facilities, under the direction of engineering senior management. This position assesses, troubleshoots, and repairs facility components requiring design, life-cycle planning, repair, replacement, or new installation. The Plant Operator I performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, and policies. The Plant Operator I leads the physical plant team in the installation and operation of general building systems, to provide a comfortable and safe hospital environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required
2 years of Plant Operations experience required

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree related to Construction, Engineering, or Facility Maintenance preferred
2 years of Hospital Maintenance or Construction experience preferred
Plant Operator Certificate or equivalent preferred
Operator Apprenticeship preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the temporary shutdown of the physical plant and facility equipment, systems, and electrical components necessary for renovation and new construction projects.
Design, construct, install and remove various plant and facility equipment, systems, and components.
Diagnose malfunctions in physical plant and facility equipment, systems, or components and take appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
Maintain appropriate documentation for the physical plant and facility equipment, systems, and components.
Maintain appropriate inventory of replacement plant equipment, consumables, and systems.
Maintain the hospital computerized maintenance management system through the appropriate completion of work orders and the recording of equipment history.
Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on all physical plant and facility equipment, systems, and components in accordance with prescribed procedures.
Provide quality control for new installations or replacements of the plant and facility equipment, systems, and components performed by others.