Energy Center Technician

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking an Energy Center Technician in Facilities Management in Florida. The role operates and maintains energy center equipment including boilers, chillers, pumps, and related controls to support reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of power plant experience, ability to read prints/diagrams, and proficiency with Windows-based software. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years of power plant experience required.
• Prefer knowledge across trades and ability to read prints/diagrams.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain boilers, chillers, pumps, and related equipment.
• Monitor water treatment and energy management systems.
• Read and interpret prints/diagrams for building systems.
• Perform minor repairs in plumbing, HVAC, electrical tasks.

Skills

Power plant exp

Prints diagrams

No supervision

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma/GED/Certificate

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Department

Facilities Management

Job Summary

The Energy Center Technician operates and maintains, without supervision, all Energy Center equipment to include all equipment pertinent to the generation of steam, such as boilers, de-aerator tank, flash tanks, feed water pumps, gas valves / regulators, fuel oil pumps / regulators, etc., as well as, operating and maintaining chillers, chilled water pumps and controls, condenser cooling towers and all valves and controls used for operation of the emergency generators, medical air compressors, medical vacuum pumps and related equipment. The ideal candidate has the knowledge and understanding of proper water treatment testing and procedures for both chilled water and steam generating equipment, and operating knowledge of building automation/energy management and fire alarm monitoring/control systems.

Required Qualifications

• Require three (3) years of power plant experience, preferably in large plant operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer working knowledge and understanding of multiple skilled trades relevant to healthcare industry.
• Prefer the ability to read/understand prints/diagrams for buildings and equipment.
• Prefer the ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance in plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and general maintenance without supervision.
• Prefer the ability to fit pipe, both copper and black iron (welding experience).
• Prefer familiarity with computers and related software (Windows Operating Systems).
• Prefer familiarity with codes applicable to field and industry.
• Prefer proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Prefer working knowledge of hand tools pertinent to trade(s).
• Prefer the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Prefer a working knowledge of high pressure steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, pumps, compressors and related plant equipment.

Mandatory Education

Preferred Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Required License and Certs

Preferred License and Certs

FDL: Valid Driver's License

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/