Powerplant Operator III Licensed

Medxcel • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Powerplant Operator III operates complex facility utility systems at St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role specializes in operating, shutting down, troubleshooting, and restoring low-, medium-, and high-pressure steam boilers, while also managing primary and auxiliary plant machinery. The operator monitors facility conditions and water quality, performs preventive maintenance and repairs, documents plant status, and supports emergency response, work coordination, and team training. This is a full-time, day-shift position in the Facilities department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Boiler Operator learning program.
• Powerplant Operator, Boiler Operator, or Stationary Engineer License as required by local regulations.
• Five years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local plant operations and boiler operation codes.

Responsibilities

• Control, start, and shut down complex facility utility systems, including operating, shutting down, troubleshooting, and restoring low-, medium-, and high-pressure steam boilers.
• Manage primary and auxiliary plant machinery, including turbines, generators, furnaces, chillers, cooling towers, medical vacuum equipment, and pneumatic tube systems.
• Check control boards and indicators and perform regular water sampling, testing, and compliance monitoring under the site Water Management Plan.
• Perform preventive maintenance, routine cleaning, and complex repairs, acting as a maintenance mechanic when necessary to keep power-generating equipment operating safely.
• Document plant status using data logs, meter readings, and malfunction reports.
• Coordinate emergency responses, assist leadership with work assignments, and train team members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.

What This Job Offers

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