Plant Mechanic

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh seeks an experienced facilities technician to maintain boiler and chiller plants, troubleshoot equipment, and log work orders. You will operate the Building Automation System and read blueprints to support daily patient care areas.

The role requires 5 years HVAC maintenance or related combinations, and strong communication with staff and patients within a hospital setting. On-site, full-time position offering relevant benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years HVAC maintenance experience
• Or 3 years electrical construction, maintenance and repair
• Or 2 years plumbing
• Or 3 years facilities maintenance
• Able to read blueprints
• Compassionate communicator with patients

Responsibilities

• Maintain boiler and chiller plants and components
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment; log work orders
• Operate BAS for daily operations and troubleshooting
• Read blueprints for troubleshooting and repairs
• Communicate effectively with staff and patients

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical work

Plumbing

Facilities maintenance

Blueprint reading

BAS knowledge

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma

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 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, steam traps, water analysis, operate pipe threading machine. Chiller responsibilities include operation, troubleshooting, periodic maintenance, and repair of the chillers and components including chillers, chilled water and condenser pumps and cooling towers, refrigerant monitor, fan coil units, 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.

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