Plant Operator

Munson Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in northern Michigan is seeking a Plant Operator to operate stationary engines and boiler systems, monitor equipment, and perform preventive maintenance to support hospital facilities.

You will observe meters, document conditions, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements in a busy healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in operation, inspection, maintenance of high pressure boilers and steam systems.
• Valid MI Driver License.
• State of Michigan Third‑Class Stationary Engineer Registration must be completed within three years or an approved equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Operate stationary engines and mechanical equipment (boilers, turbines, generators, air handlers, chillers, water softeners).
• Record operating conditions and meters; perform preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain regulatory documentation as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State of Michigan Third‑Class Stationary Engineer Registration

Tools

MI Driver License

Job description

Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where people vacation. That’s life at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award‑winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties.

If you want a career in healthcare and a lifestyle most people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material. To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence, teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.

Invested in You

Grow: Tuition reimbursement, in‑person and online development, and access to our career hub to help you advance.

Thrive: Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and free individual retirement counseling.

Be Well: Free wellness platform for you and your family, plus personalized support for personal or family challenges.

Be Heard: Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings.

Job Description

A Day in the Life

The Plant Operator is responsible for operating stationary engines and mechanical equipment including but not exclusive to steam and hot water boilers, steam turbines, generators, air handlers, air conditioners, chillers, and water softeners to provide utility services. This position observes meters, records operating conditions of equipment along with performing preventative maintenance and repairs, and regulatory documentation as needed.

Qualifications

What’s Required

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience in the operation, inspection preparation and preventive maintenance of high pressure boilers, controls, feed water systems and steam specialties.

Valid MI Driver License.

State of Michigan Third‑Class Stationary Engineer Registration – Must be completed within three years or an approved equivalency.

Additional Information

$5,000 Sign on Bonus Terms and Conditions Apply.

Are you Munson Material? Apply today!

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab‑confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

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