Plant Operator

Intermountain Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Plant Operator II for full-time work in Facilities Management. The role focuses on operation, maintenance, and repair of boiler and chiller systems, water treatment, and HVAC controls. On-call rotation and a Monday–Friday schedule are expected.

The position requires journeyman-level training and strong mechanical aptitude, with responsibilities spanning minor repairs, system winterization, and accurate timekeeping.

Qualifications

• Formal training such as a journeyman’s certificate and significant plant operator experience.
• Mastery of boiler and chiller plant operation is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with attention to safety procedures.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair boiler and chiller systems; manage water treatment and inspections.
• Lead boiler/chiller teardown and major maintenance tasks.
• Winterize chillers and cooling towers; troubleshoot HVAC controls.
• Communicate effectively with staff and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Accurately submit timekeeping documentation.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of HVAC equipment including boilers and pumps.

Skills

Boiler operations

Chiller operations

HVAC systems

Maintenance repair

Independent work

Time management

Documentation of work

Safety

Communication

Strong mechanical aptitude

Education

Journeyman certificate or equivalent

Job description

Intermountain Health LDS Hospital

Full time

R181048

Job Description

The Plant Operator is a position in the Facilities Management department that requires demonstrated deep expertise in plant operations and maintenance, such as journeyman-level certification. Regardless of specialty, a Plant Operator II may be required to perform other maintenance tasks as needed, such as minor repairs or assisting with other projects.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-330pm/ on-call rotation

Full-time

benefits eligible

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the hospital's boiler and/or chiller systems. This includes performing water treatment on boilers, steam systems, chillers, and cooling towers, as well as maintaining and preparing these systems for inspections.

• Performs or leads boiler and chiller teardown and major maintenance.

• Plans, performs, and may lead activities for winterizing chillers and cooling towers, troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC digital and pneumatic controls, and ensuring the cleanliness of their working area and assigned locations.

• Effectively communicates with staff at all levels and prioritize their workload to manage their time effectively with minimal supervision.

• Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of timekeeping documentation.

• Demonstrates a deep, extensive knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment, including boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, air handling equipment, and other terminal HVAC devices.

Skills

• Mechanical Equipment

• Cleaning Machinery Operations

• Equipment Operations

• Plumbing

• Plant Equipment

• Plant Operations

• Boiler Operations

• HVAC Systems

• Chemicals Handling

• Mechanical Systems

• Maintenance Repair

• Independent work and time management

• Documentation of work

• Communication

• Ability to maintain a clean, safe workspace

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Safety

Required Qualifications

• Formal training, such as a journeyman’s certificate, and significant experience as a plant operator.

• Demonstrated mastery of boiler and chiller plant operation.

• Demonstrated abilities of the skills listed above

• A valid drivers license may be required for this position.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment by following established safety procedures and protocols.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.

• Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.

• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.

• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

• Bending, lifting, stooping, crawling, laying, sitting, walking, climbing.

• Use of hand and power tools, proper use of hearing and eye protection.

• Exposure to extreme temperatures in nature, work in noisy or constricted spaces, exposure to odors and smells.

Location

Intermountain Health LDS Hospital

Work City

Salt Lake City

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$34.88 - $53.07

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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