Energy Center Operator I - FT, Days

MHM Support Services; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an entry-level Energy Center Operator I to learn HVAC and refrigeration operations, safety procedures, and basic tooling to maintain and troubleshoot equipment. The role supports a safe Environment of Care at Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, MO.

The position emphasizes strong customer service, clear communication, and the ability to follow technical manuals. Licensure requirements exist; training and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent, or 1 year direct relevant experience.
• EPA Universal Certification for handling refrigerants.
• Valid Driver's License for all Mercy locations.
• Licensure requirements vary by location (Arkansas/Oklahoma) for boiler operation.
• Must achieve required licensure and certifications within specified timeframes.

Skills

Boiler knowledge

HVAC systems

Refrigeration systems

Electrical distribution

Control systems maintenance

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

TMS

Nuvolo

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! This is an entry-level position requiring basic knowledge of boiler, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical distribution, and control system maintenance and operation. It is recommended that incumbents attend one or two years of trade school to prepare them for advancement opportunities. The Energy Center Operator I position will allow the incumbent to learn operations for HVAC and refrigeration systems, work practices, safety procedures, and become familiar with the respective equipment regulatory requirements. This position will also provide an opportunity to learn proper use of basic tools and equipment necessary to maintain and troubleshoot HVAC and refrigeration systems. Utilizes exceptional customer service and communication skills. The purpose of this position is to ensure a safe working environment and support an exceptional Environment of Care for Mercy.

Position Details:

Location Mercy Hospital Stoddard 1200 North One Mile Rd Dexter, MO 63841 Hours/Schedule Full-Time (40-hrs per week) Shift: Days (730-1600) Must have general manual dexterity, basic math knowledge, and mechanical aptitude.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education:

High School, equivalent, or 1 year direct relevant experience.

Licensure:

• Valid Driver's License for all Mercy locations
• Mercy Arkansas Hospitals require High Pressure Boiler Operator’s License administered by Arkansas Dept. of Labor and Licensing where boilers are installed. Incumbents must have required licensure prior to advancing to Energy Center Operator II
• Mercy OKC Hospital requires Class II Boiler Operator's License administered by Oklahoma City where boilers are installed. Incumbents must have required licensure prior to advancing to Energy Center Operator II
• Mercy OKC Hospital requires Class II Boiler Operator's License administered by Oklahoma Dept. of Labor where boilers are installed. Incumbents must have required licensure prior to advancing to Energy Center Operator II
• Class C Tank Operator Training and Certification required for all Mercy locations with underground storage tanks. Must achieve certification within 90 days of employment.
• EPA Universal Certification as required by 40CFR, Part 82, Subpart F for all Mercy locations. Must achieve certification within 12 months of employment.

Experience:

This is an entry level position requiring basic knowledge of boiler, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical distribution, and control system maintenance and operation.

Certification/Registration:

EPA approved Universal Certification for handling Refrigerants

Other Skills and Knowledge:

• Requires oral and written communication skills to communicate with customers and follow instructions.
• Verbal ability required to read and understand technical manuals.
• Ability to teach or conduct learning sessions as needed.
• Numerical ability required to make calculations for testing, installation, measurement, estimation and repair of equipment.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments, conceptualize and formulate finished product.
• Form perception is required when measuring and installing parts and equipment.
• Requires knowledge and use of various computer software such as Outlook, TMS and or Nuvolo.
• Ability to manage time and materials efficiently.
• Completes work assignments in a high-quality manner and the lowest cost to Mercy.
• Requires exceptional customer service skills and ability to achieve department goals.
• Spatial ability required to understand forms and relationships when working from blueprints or specifications.
• Incumbent must achieve favorable results on both oral and written competency exam prior to advancing to ECO II.
• Requires general manual dexterity, basic math knowledge, and mechanical aptitude.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, electric shock, and loud noise.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: 2 or more year of training in a Technical or Vocational School

Licensure: Boiler, HVAC, or Refrigeration

Experience: 1 or more years working as a maintenance technician in a healthcare, educational, or industrial setting.

Certification/Registration: Other Skills and Knowledge:

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.