Senior Plant Mechanic

Banner Health•Gilbert, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Plant Mechanic, you will join a team responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of medical-center infrastructure, including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, air handling units, and a building management system. This facility-based position supports a critical patient-care environment and works independently under general supervision, using specialized plant-operations skills and knowledge. It has no budgetary responsibilities. The position conducts preventative and corrective work on power-plant and facility infrastructure equipment, including mechanical equipment, boilers, co-generator engines, chillers, and emergency generators. It reviews construction and remodeling projects and contracted mechanical work for code compliance and compatibility with existing mechanical and electrical systems. The role also oversees monitoring of automated facility systems, such as tube transport, fire alarms, elevators, and medical gas systems, and assists other trades as needed. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Banner Gateway Medical Center, with a mandatory weekend rotation. 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 in performing duties.
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 and certifications, as required, of applicable regulatory codes and state and local building codes.
Proficiency in reading and understanding relevant maintenance and construction documents.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with common office software and software specific to the Plant.
Facilities or departments may require a valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must have an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and maintain it during employment; an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Universal Refrigerant handling certification may be required.
Previous construction experience is preferred.
Three to five years of previous healthcare Facilities Services experience is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect and service facility utility equipment and systems; keep the designated 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 maintenance programs and provide required documentation.
Coordinate with divisions and departments on infrastructure and utility maintenance, installation, and construction needs; negotiate priorities, plan schedules and assignments, recommend specialty contractors, and oversee contractor compliance with hospital standards.
Schedule and monitor maintenance, repairs, alterations, renovation upgrades, construction, installation, and commissioning work on facility utility and infrastructure systems.
Instruct personnel about infrastructure and utility hazards and provide guidance and oversight for related training; review and select continuing-education materials and offerings.
Coordinate infrastructure and utility parts, materials, and supplies within budget constraints; maintain replacement schedules and records, determine component specifications, and review materials for quality on construction and remodeling projects.
Maintain records of facility compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and other regulatory codes; attend annual code-compliance and update training as required.
Work with and assist other trades in completing required tasks.
Monitor automated facility systems, including tube transport, fire alarms, elevators, and medical gas systems.