Power Plant Operator

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and health coverage

Generous paid time off and flexible S

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Wellness, mental health, recognition

Career advancement through mentorship

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Florence is seeking a Power Plant Operator to join our Maintenance Team, supporting the patient care environment by operating and maintaining the central heating and cooling systems.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 40 hours per week, with a focus on steam, boilers, pumps and related equipment to keep the Medical Center running smoothly. We value respect, dignity and teamwork as you monitor systems, respond to alarms, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience operating a central plant with high pressure steam equipment.
• High School Diploma; valid driver’s license.
• Experience with steam, condensate, and maintenance of large HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate boilers, pumps, heat exchangers, and chillers to maintain hospital comfort.
• Monitor and adjust chemical treatment and prevent system scale or corrosion.
• Respond to emergencies and log events in standard procedures manual.
• Maintain building systems and support second/third shifts as needed.

Skills

Steam systems

Chillers operation

Building automation

Pumps and valves

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pumps

Centrifugal chillers

Cooling towers

Building Automation System

Job description

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Job Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

Enjoy

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Power Plant Operator to join our Florence Maintenance Team.

Shift/Hours: Full Time 40 Hours, First Shift

Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM

The purpose of this position is to support the patient care environment by operating and maintaining the central heating and air-conditioning equipment for the Medical Center.

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description

• Maintain flow of steam, heating system hot water, domestic system hot and cold water, and chilled water to the Medical Center by operating and maintaining the boilers, pumps, heat exchangers, centrifugal chillers, and related equipment in the Power Plant.
• Keep all systems free of scale, corrosion, and sludge by monitoring chemical levels and adjusting treatment according to our chemical program.
• Respond to emergencies related to the equipment in a safe and effective manner based on a thorough understanding of the equipment and familiarity with the standard operating procedures manual for the Power Plant.
• Document all routine and extraordinary events by recording all pertinent information on designed log sheets or other paperwork systems set up for that purpose.
• Monitor the various building systems for safe and reliable operation by responding to alarm and perform other operations related to the Building Automation System.
• Maintains a variety of other equipment under the responsibility of the Plant Engineering Department, especially during second and third shifts. This will include building equipment and PM.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses

• High School Diploma, post‑secondary training in a maintenance related field.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet SEHC insurance requirements.

Specialized Knowledge

• Familiarity with steam and condensate.
• General familiarity with computers systems, pumps, chemical treatment, centrifugal chillers and cooling towers, and computer operation and software applications.

Kind And Length Of Experience

• 3 years’ experience operating a central plant with high pressure steam equipment, large capacity centrifugal chillers and related equipment – pumps, compressors and control systems.

OR

• 3 years’ experience maintaining or installing similar equipment.

OR

• 18 months experience with St Elizabeth in the Maintenance Department.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.