Plant Mechanic

bannerhealth; Sun City West (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Plant Mechanic to operate and maintain boilers, chillers, and facility systems at the Sun City West location. Daily tasks include preventive maintenance, logging activity, and responding to service calls to keep hospital operations running smoothly.

The role requires basic to intermediate skills, with the opportunity to support safety and facility operations while engaging with a diverse team within Banner Health.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with vocational/technical training.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Plant Mechanic in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of utility and infrastructure systems common to healthcare.
• Ability to read maintenance documents and operate safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain boilers, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
• Maintain detailed shift logs and respond to maintenance calls.
• Drive company vehicles to transport equipment as assigned.
• Interact with staff, patients, visitors, and vendors in a professional manner.

Skills

Boiler operation

Chiller maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Log documentation

Emergency response

Facility systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training

Job description

Primary City/State: Sun City West, Arizona

Department Name: Fac Opns-AZ West 1-Corp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates!

You have a place in the health care industry. One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the scenes and play a critical role. Facility Services ensures all our hospitals, clinics and medical offices are in tip-top shape for our patients.

Arizona is a year-round destination. Sunny skies and low humidity prevail 300 days a year across the state. From awesome natural wonders to culinary treats, tribal lands, vibrant cities, world-class resorts, renowned golfing and historic Western towns, there are some truly breathtaking moments to be had in the Grand Canyon State.

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: Tuesday through Saturday working 6AM to 230PM at Banner Del Webb Medical Center.

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 d