Plant Operator I

Olympia Fields Hospital; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a Plant Operator I to support the hospital's physical plant and facilities teams. You will assist in construction, maintenance, and upgrades to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff.

Under engineering leadership, you will assess, prioritize, troubleshoot, and repair building systems, and lead a team in operation and installation of general building components and equipment. A valid license and high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in an acute healthcare setting preferred.
• Two years of experience in Plant Operations required.
• Valid state driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the physical plant team in the operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of general building components and equipment.
• Assess, prioritize, troubleshoot, and repair facility components in compliance with regulations and hospital policies.

Skills

Healthcare operations

Troubleshooting

Read schematics/blueprints

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Plant Operator certificate preferred

Tools

Schematics/blueprints

Job description

Responsibilities

The Plant Operator I provides physical plant construction and maintenance services for hospital facilities under the direction of engineering senior management. This position assesses, prioritizes, troubleshoots, and repairs facility components requiring design, life-cycle planning, repair, replacement, or new installation. The Plant Operator I performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, building standards, and hospital policies. The Plant Operator I leads the physical plant team in the operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of general building components, equipment, and apparatus to provide a comfortable and safe hospital environment.

The Plant Operator I provides physical plant construction and maintenance services for hospital facilities under the direction of engineering senior management. This position assesses, prioritizes, troubleshoots, and repairs facility components requiring design, life-cycle planning, repair, replacement, or new installation. The Plant Operator I performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, building standards, and hospital policies. The Plant Operator I leads the physical plant team in the operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of general building components, equipment, and apparatus to provide a comfortable and safe hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in an acute healthcare setting preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in Plant Operations required.
• Plant Operator or equivalent certificate preferred.
• Operator apprenticeship preferred.
• Able to troubleshoot, read schematics, and/or blueprints.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $21.00 to $31.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf