PLANT OPERATIONS TECH II - FULLTIME

Kaizen Lab Inc.; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a skilled technician to assist in the operation, maintenance, and repair of hospital mechanical systems. You will handle boiler, heating, cooling, ventilation, and power equipment, following safety practices and training protocols.

The role includes scheduled and emergency maintenance, potential leadership of contract workers, and participation in on-call rotations to respond to urgent repairs. A strong focus on CPI-based conflict de-escalation will be beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; CPI training and registration within 1 year.
• Operating Engineers license or EPA 608 Refrigerant Certificate preferred.
• 2+ years healthcare maintenance or plant operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains and repairs boilers, HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation and related systems in a hospital setting.
• Performs preventive and emergency maintenance of electrical, water, and mechanical systems.
• May instruct or lead contract workers; supports on-call rotation and emergency repairs.
• Complies with hospital safety training and requirements.

Skills

HVAC systems

Boilers

Electrical controls

Preventive maintenance

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Operating Engineers license

EPA 608 Refrigerant Certificate

Job description

To assist Plant Operations Director and department staff in any project that may be required. Performs and completes assigned Scheduled Maintenance Work Orders (PM’s), Routine and Emergency Work Orders in allotted and timely manner. Under general direction, to perform a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, lighting, power, water, water treatment, and other mechanical systems normally found in a Hospital; may instruct or lead other Technicians; may instruct or lead contract workers; and do other related work. Provides Security related duties M-F during daylight hours. Maintains cooperative work relationship with others. Assist in the On Call rotation and respond to emergency repairs. Comply will all Hospital training and safety requirements.

WORKERS SUPERVISED

None

SUPERVISED BY:

Plant Operations Manager, Plant Ops Supervisor

EDUCATION

-High School Graduate or GED equivalent, Training in de-escalation techniques such as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI); must be able to register within one year of accepting position.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

-An Operating Engineers license is preferred, An EPA Section 608 Refrigeration Certificate is preferred

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

-Minimum 2 years experience in a healthcare maintenance or plant operations setting, performing duties which included the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, refrigeration, ventilation and power equipment including the operation and maintenance of air conditioning systems involving the use of automatic controls. Residential and light commercial construction or maintenance experience does not apply.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

-Knowledge of: Boilers and auxiliary boiler room equipment; heating, lighting, ventilating, air conditioning, power, refrigeration, building electric and pneumatic controls, water and sewer systems, water treatment and other mechanical or electrical equipment; the methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of such equipment.