Plant Operator

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a Plant Operations technician responsible for maintenance of hospital facilities and service equipment.

The role includes on-call dispatch, 24/7 coverage, inspections, calibrations, and repairs to HVAC and related systems to ensure safe, reliable operation. Responsibilities include monitoring building automation, reporting failures, maintaining boilers, cooling towers, pumps, water systems, and keeping critical replacement parts in stock.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• 2–3 years of maintenance experience required.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts including nights and weekends.
• No license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repairs for hospital facilities and service equipment.
• Responds to on-call dispatch and emergency service requests.
• Inspects, calibrates, and repairs mechanical systems for safe operation.
• Maintains boilers, cooling towers, chillers, pumps, and HVAC components.
• Monitors building automation systems and utility usage; documents tests and results.

Skills

On-call dispatch

Maintenance experience

HVAC systems

Building automation

Education

High School Diploma - Preferred

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Team Leader of Plant Operations responsible for general maintenance of all facilities and service equipment 24/7. Responsible for “on-call†dispatch in all emergency situations requiring the assistance of on-call technicians. Performs inspections, calibrations, and repairs to all mechanical systems in such a manner that insures the safe, reliable and efficient operation of hospital equipment and systems. Maintains boilers, cooling towers, chillers, well water equipment, domestic water equipment, distribution pumps, fire pumps, air compressors, etc., and associated HVAC components. Responsible for chemical tests/ treatments of appropriate water systems and documentation. Responsible for monitoring and understanding building automation systems such as HVAC controls, major equipment controls (chillers), lighting controls, etc. Responsible for utility usage monitoring, tracking and reporting. Covers 12 hours shifts on night, day and weekend rotation at any SJ/C facility assigned by the Team Leader of Plant Operations. Responsible for maintaining a stock of all critical replacement equipment and parts necessary to make quick repair on all critical systems.

Education

High School Diploma - Preferred

Experience

2-3 Years Maintenance - Required

working as or under the chief plant operator

License & Certification

None Required

Core Job Functions

• Performs work as assigned by team leader, keeps team leader informed of any unresolved issues. Assignments are completed per established schedule/deadlines.
• System failure reports, repair problems are addressed to the correct supervisor or manager. Safety issues are reported immediately.
• Maintain powerhouse, cooling tower, chemical yards, mechanical equipment, and documentation.
• Work orders and stat calls are responded timely. Responds to emergency calls per guidelines. Malfunctions are corrected in a timely manner.
• Equipment is inspected, in accordance with departmental policy. Materials are obtained and equipment repairs are initiated as soon as possible. Supplies are used cost-effectively and waste minimized

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