Plant Operations Worker

Plant Operations Worker
State College, PA, United States (On-site)
Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the coordination of the Facility Supervisor this position is responsible for ensuring appropriate operations of the utility systems and providing assistance with general maintenance tasks. Utility system operations include steam generation from the boiler system, medical gases, emergency power, and critical heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. This position is also responsible for assisting with general maintenance tasks throughout the facility and assisting other Maintenance employees with special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Completion of High School/G.E.D. or Vocational Training.
Associate Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical systems, plumbing, or MEP design preferred.

Experience:

Previous experience with specific trade work in either electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems preferred.
Previous experience with general maintenance work, including general repairs and troubleshooting preferred.
Complex power distribution, HVAC system, and refrigeration experience is preferred.
Boiler operation experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Ability to work at heights on personnel lifting devices and ladders.
Troubleshooting skills, including initial assessment of reported problem and then identification of proper operations of systems such as HVAC, water distribution, electrical distribution.
Familiarity of building and system plans, maintenance and operations manuals, and equipment specifications.
Ability to clearly communicate with team members ensuring an efficient and effective environment.
Ability to work in difficult environments including but not limited to, confined spaces, heated environments, cold environments, potentially dusty conditions, and close to live sources of energy.
Knowledge of complex building infrastructure systems.
Familiarity with common maintenance and repair tools.

License/Certification/Registration:

Within one year of hire/transfer, successful completion of American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) NFPA-99-2012, “Health Care Facilities Code”.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives supervision from the Facility Supervisor and oversight from the Manager of Facilities and Plant Operations.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None
Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Utility Systems
Monitors and ensures safe operations of the boilers, making operational changes as indicated and necessary
Performs Preventative Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance tasks throughout the Central Utility Plant including gage, piping, valve, and fitting repair or replacement.
Monitors and ensures safe operations of the chilled water system, making operational changes as indicated and necessary
Performs water testing for boiler and cooling tower use
Ensures appropriate water treatment, including softeners and other treatment points throughout the facility
Records operational measurements for critical systems throughout the facility
General Maintenance
Responds to Work Order requests
Makes common repairs to electrical, plumbing, and mechanical fixtures throughout the facility
Repairs equipment, as indicated or instructed
Assists with the relocation or installation of equipment
Participates as part of a team for completion of special projects
Assists with snow removal and other outside clean-up activities as instructed

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other duties as assigned that are related to the job description, department operations, and assigned by the Facility Supervisor.
About Us
Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.
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