Plant Boiler Technician – Critical Systems

Covenant-Health; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health’s Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge is seeking a Mechanic for Plant Engineering to operate boilers and oversee a wide range of building systems in a hospital setting. The role requires maintaining steam generation, monitoring equipment, and performing preventive maintenance to ensure reliable utilities.

The position emphasizes safety, emergency readiness, and accurate record-keeping, with duties including switching between fuel sources, logging readings, and supporting

Qualifications

• Must be able to read with comprehension and perform simple math calculations.
• Must detect malfunctioning equipment and safety hazards.
• Ability to work under emergency or stressful conditions.
• Experience in building/plant maintenance or related trades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain boilers and ensure continuous steam supply.
• Log readings every 20 minutes and monitor pressure and water levels.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Operate and monitor boiler room and hospital utilities for safe operation.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Equipment fault detection

Emergency readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certificate in maintenance

Job description

Covenant Health’s Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge is seeking a Mechanic for Plant Engineering to operate boilers and oversee a wide range of building systems in a hospital setting. The role requires maintaining steam generation, monitoring equipment, and performing preventive maintenance to ensure reliable utilities.

The position emphasizes safety, emergency readiness, and accurate record-keeping, with duties including switching between fuel sources, logging readings, and supporting