Hospital Power Plant Technician & Systems Operator

Brattleboro Retreat; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brattleboro Retreat operates, maintains, tests, monitors and documents the energy generation and distribution system to provide electricity, steam and hot water for the hospital complex. The role includes security duties, vehicle maintenance, snow removal and assisting in fire alarm testing.

Essential tasks include preventative maintenance on boilers and chillers, equipment repairs, emergency procedure documentation, and ensuring safe tools and inventory management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or four years approved on-the-job training.
• Must hold, or be eligible for and acquire, a fourth class engineer license in accordance with N.I.U.L.P.E.
• Must possess a current driver’s license and have maintained a safe and clean driving record for past three years.
• Must be flexible to cover different shifts as required to maintain 24 hours/seven days a week coverage in Power Plant and Security division.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains power plant equipment and systems per manufacturer recommendations and regulatory requirements.
• Performs preventative and annual maintenance on boilers, chillers and auxiliaries.
• Repairs power plant structures and equipment as needed.
• Maintains emergency procedures and backup systems documentation.
• Provides security coverage and coordinates with switchboard staff as needed.
• Generates material lists and maintains inventory for supplies and small projects.
• Performs minor maintenance on buildings and assists with snow/ice control.
• Ensures tools are safe, maintained and properly stored; reports damaged or lost items.
• Maintains a safe work environment and keeps required forms and records up to date.
• Picks up sharps and medical waste for shipping, including manifest processing.
• Assists in testing fire alarm systems and supports teamwork to meet department goals.

Skills

Flexible to cover shifts

Security duties

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-job training (4 years)

Job description

Brattleboro Retreat operates, maintains, tests, monitors and documents the energy generation and distribution system to provide electricity, steam and hot water for the hospital complex. The role includes security duties, vehicle maintenance, snow removal and assisting in fire alarm testing.

Essential tasks include preventative maintenance on boilers and chillers, equipment repairs, emergency procedure documentation, and ensuring safe tools and inventory management.