Senior Plant Mechanic

Banner Health•Sun City West, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Plant Mechanic performs preventative and corrective maintenance on a medical center’s power plant and facility infrastructure, including mechanical equipment such as boilers, co-generator engines, chillers, and emergency generators. The role reviews construction and remodeling projects and contracted mechanical work for code compliance and compatibility with existing mechanical and electrical systems. It also oversees monitoring of facility automated systems, including tube transport, fire alarms, elevators, and medical gas systems, and assists other trades with assigned work. The position coordinates preventative maintenance for utility and infrastructure systems, monitors and documents maintenance programs, schedules repairs and upgrades, and oversees construction, installation, commissioning, and contractors. It supports safe operations through staff instruction and training, manages parts and supplies within budget constraints, and maintains compliance records for applicable regulatory authorities. The role works independently under general supervision, is facility-based, and has no budgetary responsibilities. The position is based at Banner Ironwood Medical Center. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to experienced Plant Mechanics; eligibility requires one year of Plant Mechanic experience.

Requirements

Three or more years of diversified work experience as a plant mechanic, stationary engineer, boiler operator, or refrigeration mechanic.
Ability to demonstrate advanced skills in plant operations.
Working knowledge of utility and infrastructure systems and components common to healthcare environments.
Ability to exercise independent decision-making and judgment.
Ability to work safely and effectively with infrastructure and utility equipment.
Current Boiler Operator’s License if required by the state of employment or applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
Working knowledge of applicable regulatory codes and state and local building codes, with certification as required.
May require Universal Refrigerant handling certification.
Proficiency in reading and understanding maintenance and construction documents.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with common office software and software programs specific to the Plant.

Nice To Haves

Previous construction experience.
Three to five years of previous healthcare Facilities Services experience.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect and service facility utility equipment and systems, and keep the Facilities Services manager informed about needs or changes required for safe, well-maintained infrastructure.
Coordinate preventative maintenance for utility and infrastructure systems, including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, medical gas systems, water treatment and distribution systems, building management systems, emergency generators, and associated components.
Monitor and modify preventative maintenance programs, document work, and support the integrity and reliability of utility distribution systems.
Coordinate with other divisions and departments on facility infrastructure and utility maintenance, installation, and construction needs; plan schedules and assignments and recommend specialty contractors when appropriate.
Oversee and monitor outside mechanical and utility contractors to ensure compliance with hospital standards.
Schedule and monitor maintenance repairs, alterations, and renovation upgrades to utility and infrastructure systems.
Oversee and monitor infrastructure construction, installation, and commissioning activities, ensuring the integrity of assigned systems.
Instruct personnel about infrastructure and utility hazards and provide guidance and oversight for related training.
Review and select continuing education materials and offerings for infrastructure training.
Coordinate parts, materials, and supplies within budget constraints; maintain replacement schedules and records; determine system component specifications; and review materials for quality.
Maintain records demonstrating compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and other regulatory codes, and attend required code-compliance training.
Work with a range of staff, patients, physicians, visitors, regulatory agencies, surveyors, inspectors, contractors, and vendors.