Plant Operations Technician I/II

Southwest Health System; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Employee discounts

403(b) plan

EAP

Job summary

Southwest Health System is seeking a Plant Operations Technician I/II to help keep our rural hospital safe, reliable, and ready for patient care around the clock. The role covers basic repairs, preventive maintenance, and hands-on tasks across mechanical, electrical, and building systems.

You will work in a dynamic environment, coordinating with facilities and care teams while documenting inspections and routines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, security, Hazmat preferred.
• Clear English communication (verbal and written).
• Basic computer knowledge; strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic repairs and preventive maintenance on facility equipment and systems.
• Assist with plumbing and electrical tasks: replace switches, outlets, fuses, small fixtures, vacuum outlets.
• Adjust thermostats to maintain comfortable, consistent temperatures.
• Install hangings: pictures, bulletin boards, cabinets; perform light painting and related tasks.
• Inspect facilities and equipment; maintain records of inspections, PMs, and repairs.
• Provide semi-skilled maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and building systems; ensure safety code compliance.
• As skills grow, duties may expand; may supervise 1–2 less-skilled workers.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Basic computer skills

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Our Mission Story

SHS was established in 1914, Southwest Health System, Inc. has a rich history of serving rural communities and has a strong mission to provide the highest quality healthcare to our patients. We offer comprehensive "care close to home", helping people in small towns receive quality operations and services you'd only expect from a big city. By only using the latest technology and employing the best staff, we create a patient experience unlike any other. Our employees love our respectful culture, our excellent compensation package, and our incredible location, making our hospital the place to build dream careers!

Keep Care Running

As a Plant Operations Technician I/II, you help keep our hospital's building and critical support systems safe, reliable, and ready for patient care—every hour of every day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Complete basic repairs and scheduled preventive maintenance on facility equipment and systems
• Support plumbing and electrical needs, including replacing switches, receptacles, fuses, small light fixtures, and vacuum outlets
• Adjust thermostats to maintain comfortable, consistent temperatures
• Install/hang pictures, bulletin boards, cabinets; perform light painting and other miscellaneous tasks
• Independently inspect facilities and equipment; maintain routine records of inspections, PMs, and repairs
• Provide semi-skilled maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and building systems; ensure compliance with building safety codes
• As skills grow, duties may expand; may supervise 1–2 less-skilled mechanics/helpers

Required qualifications/skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Current BLS certification
• Preferred experience: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, security, Hazmat
• Communicate effectively in English (verbal/written); additional languages preferred
• Basic computer knowledge; strong communication and excellent customer service skills

Your Shift, In Motion

Your day kicks off with a quick scan of the facility—checking spaces, listening for what’s “off,” and prioritizing what keeps the hospital running smoothly. You move between patient areas and back-of-house systems, tuning comfort levels, knocking out small fixes, and documenting what you found so nothing slips through the cracks. Between planned maintenance checks, you'll jump into a steady rhythm of hands‑on tasks—mounting items, touching up paint, and keeping equipment areas orderly—while staying alert to safety and code expectations. It's active, varied work where you can see immediate results and end the day knowing “care close to home” stayed strong because the building did too.

Rewards That Matter

You'll have access to a strong benefits lineup designed to support your health, finances, and time away from work:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Discounts
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days. After that time, the posting may close once a qualified candidate has been selected

As a condition of employment by Southwest Health System (SHS), you will be required to authorize SHS to conduct a background check prior to your commencing work at SHS, which includes a criminal investigation and verification of citizenship/immigration status, employment history, and education.If you are selected for this position, prior to appointment, you will also be subject to a drug testing for illegal drug use.SHS positions are subject to a Post Offer-Pre Work Screen. This physical exam will determine the capability of the applicant to perform the essential functions.

In consideration for the offer of employment set forth, you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against SHS for invasion of your privacy in respect of the physical exam, drug testing and background checks referenced above.