Hospital Plant Mechanic – Evening Shift, $10K Sign-On

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Danbury Hospital is seeking a Hospital Plant Services Technician to maintain all operating systems including steam, electricity, air, heat, cooling, and water. You will respond to emergencies and monitor equipment, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role requires at least seven years in a hospital or industrial setting, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience with AHUs, boilers, chillers, and refrigeration. Evening shift 3:30pm-11:30pm offers a $10k sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years in hospital or industrial environment.
• Experience with air handling units, heating, cooling, boilers, chillers, and refrigeration equipment.
• HS diploma required; license OE-2, or S1, or S2.

Responsibilities

• Ensures patient comfort and safety by reducing impact of basic service interruptions.
• Ensures staff and visitor comfort & safety.
• Ensures equipment is operating efficiently, and safely by monitoring the building management system and rounding mechanical rooms.
• Performs boiler water analysis and treatment.
• Corrects and reports hazardous conditions noted on rounds; monitors boiler pressures and leaks; responds to Code Reds.
• Reports and logs defective equipment, particularly if related to safety.
• Repairs equipment, including patient items, during off shifts.
• Makes routine rounds (nightly) to all equipment rooms and machine spaces.
• Answers all calls from the facilities dispatcher and responds to all computer alarms.
• Responds to elevator problems.
• Performs preventive maintenance on air handling equipment.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Danbury Hospital is seeking a Hospital Plant Services Technician to maintain all operating systems including steam, electricity, air, heat, cooling, and water. You will respond to emergencies and monitor equipment, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role requires at least seven years in a hospital or industrial setting, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience with AHUs, boilers, chillers, and refrigeration. Evening shift 3:30pm-11:30pm offers a $10k sign-on bonus.