Plant Operator 2nd Class

Overview

The Plant Operator 2nd Class supports the operation and maintenance of hospital utility systems, building on the foundational skills of the 3rd Class Operator. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining boilers, chillers, pneumatic tube systems, and medical gas systems. The Plant Operator 2nd Class performs preventive maintenance, chemical testing, and system inspections to ensure reliable performance and compliance with safety standards.This position works closely with higher-level operators and technicians, assisting in complex repairs and learning advanced troubleshooting techniques. The Plant Operator 2nd Class also supports emergency preparedness by participating in drills and responding to utility failures under supervision.In addition to technical responsibilities, this role contributes to a safe and organized work environment by adhering to departmental cleanliness and safety protocols. The Plant Operator 2nd Class plays a key role in maintaining hospital utility systems while developing the skills needed for higher-level roles.

Responsibilities

Operations* Assists with inspection, testing, maintenance tasks on emergency power systems, including generators and transfer switches. Accurately documents assigned work order progress and completion in the work order management system, and ensures timely work completion to minimize disruptions to patient care.* Performs assigned preventive maintenance, installation, testing, and treatment tasks on HVAC, refrigeration, medical gas and vacuum systems, pneumatic tube systems, and hydronic equipment such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and pumps. Ensures accurate documentation of work order progress and completion in the work order management system, prioritizing timely completion to minimize disruptions to patient care.* Performs daily equipment rounding and chemical testing for boilers and cooling towers, ensuring operating parameters are compliant with hospital policies and manufacturer's recommendations. Adjusts chemical treatment as qualified to improve equipment performance. Accurately documents all rounding, testing, and treatment activities.* Reads and interprets building plans, schematics, equipment manuals, and the building management system to diagnose and repair heating water, steam, chilled water, and other central energy plant equipment issues.* Maintains effective communication with team members, supervisors, and customers, responding to requests and providing updates as needed, to ensure a clear understanding of tasks and address any complications that arise.* Demonstrates the ability to maintain a clean and organized worksite, adhering to departmental expectations for cleanliness and safety, ensuring that all tools, equipment, and vehicles are properly maintained and stored.  Leadership* Mentors lower-level technicians by guiding them through system repairs, developing troubleshooting skills, and supporting them in performing tasks independently. Provides ongoing guidance to technicians, fostering skill development, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and maintaining work standards.  Compliance/Safety* Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.* If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent - Required
• Technical or vocational training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, construction, or general facilities maintenance - Preferred

  Certification & LicensuresEmployees hired on or before September 1, 2025, will have 24 months from that date to complete the required certifications. Required:* Valid AZ Driver’s License with no moving violations for the previous 39 months* Fire extinguisher training (PASS) and certificate within 90 days of hire* Fire alarm (code response) training and certificate within 90 days of hire* OSHA 10 Certification, General Workers (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) within 90 days of hire* NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (National Fire Protection Association) training and certificate within 180 days of hire* NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code (National Fire Protection Association) training and certificate within 180 days of hire* Boiler Operator training and certificate within 180 days of hire* Water Treatment training and certificate within 180 days of hire* Certified Health Care Physical Environment Worker (American Hospital Association) within 180 days of hire* Translogic Tube system operations and maintenance training within one year of hire* Manufacturer specific building management system (Honeywell, Siemens, Trane, etc.) training and certificate within one year of hire* Mechanic Evaluation and Certification for Health Care (MECH) (American Hospital Association) within 3 years of hire. Preferred:* EPA 608 Certification Type 1, 2, 3, or Universal (Environmental Protection Agency), Commercial/Industrial Refrigeration Certification, or similar* Hydronic System Training and Certificate* Variable Frequency Drive Training and Certificate* Senior Mechanic Evaluation and Certification for Health Care (MECH) (American Hospital Association)  Experience

• 3 years in HVAC, refrigeration, controls and instrumentation, and other mechanical systems - Required
• Experience in a healthcare facility - Preferred

Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.