Plant Operator

Franciscan Alliance • Michigan City, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operator provides physical plant construction and maintenance services for hospital facilities under the direction of engineering senior management. The role assesses, prioritizes, troubleshoots, and repairs facility components requiring design, life-cycle planning, repair, replacement, or new installation. Duties are performed in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, building standards, and hospital policies. The Plant Operator leads the physical plant team in operating, maintaining, repairing, and installing general building components, equipment, and apparatus to provide a comfortable and safe hospital environment.

The position is based at Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus in Michigan City, Indiana, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Travel is never or rare. Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits; an overview is available on the employer’s career site.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of Plant Operations experience.
• Perform duties in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, building standards, and hospital policies.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree related to Construction, Engineering, or Facility Maintenance.
• At least 2 years of Hospital Maintenance or Construction experience.
• Plant Operator Certificate or equivalent.
• Operator Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with temporary shutdowns of physical plant and facility equipment, systems, and electrical components needed for renovation and new construction projects.
• Design, construct, install, and remove plant and facility equipment, systems, and components.
• Diagnose malfunctions in plant and facility equipment, systems, and components, and take appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for plant and facility equipment, systems, and components.
• Maintain appropriate inventories of replacement plant equipment, consumables, and systems.
• Maintain the hospital computerized maintenance management system by completing work orders and recording equipment history.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on physical plant and facility equipment, systems, and components according to prescribed procedures.
• Provide quality control for new installations or replacements performed by others.
• Lead the physical plant team in the operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of general building components, equipment, and apparatus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees; details are available on the employer’s career site.

What This Job Offers

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