Technician - Powerhouse

IU Health; Town of Avon (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health West Hospital is seeking a dedicated Facilities Maintenance professional to support the powerhouse operations. The role involves operating and maintaining electro/mechanical systems, boilers, generators, and related equipment to ensure reliable utility services across the facility.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics. Knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA) is required.

Qualifications

• Requires reading and interpreting information from blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
• Able to work independently and prioritize workload.
• Requires general knowledge of stationary engines, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Familiarity with OSHA and Joint Commission regulations.
• Must have at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates, repairs and documents maintenance of powerhouse electro/mechanical systems.
• Monitors meters and gauges to regulate flow of water, fuel, steam pressure and oxygen safely.
• Operates building management systems and auxiliary equipment to provide utility services.
• Performs preventive maintenance and general maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics

Independence

Prioritization

Powerhouse systems

OSHA safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BMS knowledge

Job description

Overview

Schedule

Full Time Evening Shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm), (1 weekend required every three weeks)

Work Location

West Hospital (Onsite)

Department Supported

Facilities and Maintenance

Primary Responsibilities

Operates, repairs, documents and performs preventive maintenance needs of the powerhouse electro/mechanical systems within the facility. Operates stationary engines and mechanical equipment, which may would Building management system (BMS), steam boilers, generators, AHU's, water softeners and other auxiliary equipment to provide utility services. Observes meters and gauges to determine operating conditions of equipment and to regulate flow of water, fuel, steam pressure and oxygen in accordance with needs and safety standards, also performs other related duties as assigned.

• General maintenance also required.

Candidate Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Able to work independently, make quick decisions and prioritize workload.
• Requires general knowledge of stationary engines, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Requires current knowledge of various federal; state; local; OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and Joint Commission codes and regulations.
• Requires the ability to read and interpret information from blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

Candidate Preferred

Power Engineering Certification is preferred.

Benchmarks

3 months - Learning where the equipment and departments are located.

6 months - Able to work weekends independently.

12 months - Able to handle emerging situations with very little assistance needed.