Hospital Plant Operator & Maintenance Lead

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus is seeking a Plant Operator to oversee the operation, maintenance, and installation of facility systems. The role supports a safe, comfortable hospital environment under engineering management, with a Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm schedule.

Responsibilities include shutdowns for renovations, designing and installing plant equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, and maintaining documentation and CMMS records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree related to Construction, Engineering, or Facility Maintenance preferred.
• 2 years of Plant Operations experience required.
• 2 years of Hospital Maintenance or Construction experience preferred.
• Plant Operator Certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Operator Apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm.
• Assist in the temporary shutdown of the physical plant and facility equipment, systems, and electrical components necessary for renovation and new construction projects.
• Design, construct, install and remove various plant and facility equipment, systems, and components.
• Diagnose malfunctions in physical plant and facility equipment, systems, or components and take appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for the physical plant and facility equipment, systems, and components.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of replacement plant equipment, consumables, and systems.
• Maintain the hospital computerized maintenance management system through the appropriate completion of work orders and the recording of equipment history.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on all physical plant and facility equipment, systems, and components in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Provide quality control for new installations or replacements of the plant and facility equipment, systems, and components performed by others.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree related to Construction, Engineering, or Facility Maintenance

Plant Operator Certificate or equivalent

Operator Apprenticeship

Job description

Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus is seeking a Plant Operator to oversee the operation, maintenance, and installation of facility systems. The role supports a safe, comfortable hospital environment under engineering management, with a Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm schedule.

Responsibilities include shutdowns for renovations, designing and installing plant equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, and maintaining documentation and CMMS records.