Plant Mechanic

Banner Health; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Banner Health in Gilbert, Arizona seeks a Plant Mechanic for night shifts to operate and repair critical facility systems. You will perform preventive maintenance on boilers, chillers, and water systems, respond to service calls, and maintain detailed logs of all activities.

The role requires basic to intermediate skills in plant operations, with a strong focus on reliability and safety in a healthcare environment. A boiler operator license and technical training are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with vocational/technical training.
• At least 1 year of Plant Mechanic experience in facility operations.
• Working knowledge of healthcare infrastructure utilities and safety standards.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making.
• Current Boiler Operator License if required by state or local authorities.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate and repair plant equipment, including boilers, chillers, generators, and water systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and maintain detailed shift logs.
• Respond to general and emergency maintenance calls as needed.
• Work with facility utilities systems including steam, hot water, condensate, and medical air.
• Assist in energy management and maintain equipment records.

Skills

Plant operations

Preventive maintenance

HVAC systems

Boiler systems

Electrical understanding

Education

High school diploma/GED

Vocational or technical training

Tools

Plant computer software

Job description

Primary City/State: Gilbert, Arizona Department Name: Fac Opns-AZ East 2-Corp Work Shift: Night Job Category: Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary Sign-on bonus for experienced Plant Mechanics! Find your path in health care. From painting, plumbing, heating, cooling and everything in between, facility services plays an important role at Banner Health. If you want to help Banner Health ensure our operations maintain a high level of quality, this opportunity could be just what you’re looking for! Banner Gateway Medical Center is a growing, state-of-the-art facility with 286 private patient rooms, nine operating suites, and a 43-room Emergency Department. Our Facilities Operations team plays a vital role in keeping the hospital and off-site clinics running smoothly by maintaining building systems, HVAC, plumbing, medical gas, lighting, pneumatic tube systems, and more—helping our clinical teams provide exceptional patient care every day. As a Plant Mechanic, you’ll keep critical facility systems running smoothly by operating and maintaining boilers, chillers, generators, and water systems. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, respond to service and emergency calls, maintain operational logs, and support safety and facility operations. This hands-on role also includes general maintenance tasks like painting, inventory support, and occasional customer interaction. Schedule: 7:00PM to 5:30AM working 4/10’s Monday through Thursday with rotating weekend coverage. Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you’ll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

Position Summary

This position provides basic to intermediate operator and mechanical skills in the proper operation and repair of all plant equipment. Also responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of plant and facilities equipment. Monitors and documents the proper performance of all equipment through routine equipment inspection utilizing the appropriate equipment instrumentation and computers.

Core Functions

1. Operates and assists in the proper maintenance and repairs of power plant, facility utilities equipment and systems. Maintains and repairs steam/hot water boilers, centrifugal/reciprocating chillers, and cooling towers. Maintains all pumped systems including: chilled water, condensate water, domestic hot and cold water, heating hot water, condensate, sewage ejector, medical air, vacuum, mechanical air, and fuel oil. Performs and maintains plant water treatment programs.
2. Assists in the operating of the emergency generator system, fire monitoring and control systems. Participates in energy management/conservation programs.
3. Performs preventative maintenance duties on plant equipment and machinery.
4. Maintains a detailed log on all required facility equipment, records all shift activity. Responds to assigned general maintenance calls and emergency calls as required. Assists as a member of the Fire Response Team.
5. Cleans assigned work area and maintains tools, storage and assigned areas in an orderly manner; and assists in other areas of Facilities services as required.
6. Drives company vehicles to transport equipment and contract maintenance personnel as assigned.
7. Works independently under general supervision. Fulfills responsibilities using specialized skills and knowledge. This position interacts with a wide variety of individuals including staff, co-workers, patients, physicians, visitors, regulatory agencies, surveyors, inspectors, contractors, and vendors. This position is facility based and has no budgetary responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge, plus vocational or technical training.
• Requires 1 year of experience as a Plant Mechanic and the ability to demonstrate basic to intermediate skills in the field of plant operations.
• Must have working knowledge of utility and infrastructure systems and components common to the healthcare environment.
• Must be able to exercise independent decision making and judgment in the performance of all duties.
• Requires the ability to work safely and effectively with infrastructure and utility equipment.
• Must have current Boiler Operator’s License if required by state in which employed or applicable Authorities having Jurisdiction. Denver and Pueblo Colorado require Boiler Operator License.
• Must be proficient in reading and understanding related and required maintenance and construction documents.
• Facilities or departments, depending on business need, may require proof of a valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be able to work effectively with plant computer software programs.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer working knowledge and certification as required of applicable regulatory codes, and IBC (International Building Codes), UBC (Uniform Building Code), Joint Commission, CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and State and local building codes.
• Previous construction experience is preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.