PLANT OPERATIONS TECH II - FULLTIME

Iberia Medical Center; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, LA is seeking a skilled Plant Operations Technician to support the Director and staff with scheduled and emergency maintenance of hospital systems. Responsibilities include operating boilers, HVAC, water treatment, and electrical controls while maintaining safety standards.

The candidate should have at least 2 years of healthcare facility maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, CPI training, and preference for an Operating Engineers license and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; CPI de-escalation training recommended
• An Operating Engineers license preferred; EPA Section 608 Refrigeration Certificate preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience in healthcare maintenance or plant operations
• Knowledge of boilers, HVAC systems, ventilation, lighting, power, water, and related controls

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance work orders (PMs) and routine/ emergency repairs.
• Operate, maintain, and repair hospital mechanical systems (boilers, HVAC, water, controls).
• May instruct or lead other technicians or contract workers.
• Assist in on‑call rotation and respond to urgent repairs as needed.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPI training

Tools

Boilers

HVAC controls

Refrigeration equipment

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.