Plant Mechanic

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking an experienced HVAC/Boiler-Chiller Technician to oversee the boiler and chiller plant operations, troubleshoot complex systems, and perform preventive maintenance to ensure reliable service in patient care areas.

The role requires reading blueprints, handling equipment such as boilers, chillers, pumps, and water treatment systems, and coordinating with hospital staff. A high school diploma and several years of related maintenance experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5 Years HVAC Maintenance Or 3 Years Electrical Construction, Maintenance and Repair Or 2 Years Plumbing Or 3 Years Facilities Maintenance Required
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Must be able to read blueprints for troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Maintain boiler plant operations, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and repair of boilers and steam components.
• Maintain chiller operations, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and repair of chillers and related components.
• Log daily production/work performed in a work order system.
• Read and interpret blueprints for troubleshooting and repairs.
• Communicate effectively with staff and patients during their stay.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical repairs

Plumbing

Facilities maintenance

Blueprint reading

Communication with staff/patients

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the overall maintenance of the boiler or chiller plant and assigned additional equipment. Boiler responsibilities include operation, troubleshooting, periodic maintenance, and repair of the boilers and steam components including additional assigned duties. Components include underground storage tank, fuel storage tank, boiler water feed system, hot water reheat pumps, steam traps, condensate pumps, steam reducing valves, water softener, DA tanks, control air compressors, dryers, medical air compressors, and steam traps, water analysis, operate pipe threading machine. Chiller responsibilities include operation, troubleshooting, periodic maintenance, and repair of the chillers and components including additional assigned duties. Components include chillers, chilled water and condenser pumps and cooling towers, refrigerant monitor, fan coil units, and side stream filters, and perform water analysis for chilled water. Effectively log daily production/work performed in a work order system tracking time, equipment repairs, and parts through the use of computer or device such as an I-Pad. Must be familiar with the operation of a BAS (Building Automation system) and how it can be used for daily operations, history, and troubleshooting. Must be compassionate and effective communicator as interact with staff and patients during their stay. Must be able to read and understand blueprints for use in troubleshooting these systems and equipment.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Not Applicable

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Experience

5 Years HVAC Maintenance Or 3 Years Electrical Construction, Maintenance and Repair Or 2 Years Plumbing Or 3 Years Facilities Maintenance Required