Utility Plant Operator

Penn Medicine; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Facilities Technician to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain mechanical equipment including air handlers, boilers, chillers, and medical gas systems. You will provide utilities and emergency maintenance while upholding safety and code compliance.

The role requires 3–5 years of power plant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and valid driver’s license. Vocational training and knowledge of state codes are strongly preferred, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Min. 3–5 years' experience in a power plant setting handling boilers, chillers, pumps.
• General maintenance tasks i.e. electrical, plumbing, carpentry.
• Knowledge of state and local codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the Facilities HVAC systems and performs minor repairs.
• Performs daily work requests and monthly preventive maintenance on various equipment.
• Maintains boiler plant shift logbook and records time and materials on each work order.
• Works in conjunction with Associates in the Department to complete tasks.
• Removes snow and ice as needed.

Skills

Power plant experience

Boilers

Chillers

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Codes knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Vocational/Trade Diploma

Vocational School Graduate

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

• Responsible for the operation, troubleshooting, and maintaining of all mechanical equipment such as air handlers, compressors, generators, chillers, steam boilers and medical gas equipment. Also to provide utilities such as lighting, heating, cooling, power for refrigeration, and to make emergency maintenance repairs.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Monitors the Facilities HVAC systems Checks equipment while in operation and makes necessary minor repairs. Monitors the efficient operation and performs daily maintenance on the facility's operating machinery. Observes steam flow meter, carbon dioxide recorders, pressure/draft gauges to ensure proper operation of equipment. Conducts all chemical teats for boilers, softeners, etc. as required. Observes regulations imposed by local, state, or hospital authorities, such as periodically shutting down boilers, removing side/rear panels, and inspecting for scale deposits and the cleaning of equipment. Maintains boiler plant shift logbook. Records time and materials expended on each work order. 2. Performs daily work requests and monthly preventative maintenance repairs on various equipment Completes preventive maintenance work requests as assigned. i.e., Air filters, medical gas alarm system testing, nurse call units, ice machines Maintains a clean and safe work environment 3. Works in conjunction with other Associates in the Department to complete various tasks 4. Removes snow and ice as needed

Credentials:

• Driver's License (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Min. 3- 5 years' experience in a power plant setting handling boilers, chillers, pumps.General maintenance tasks i.e. electrical, plumbing, carpentryKnowledge of state and local codes and ordinances.Knowledge of computers.
• Vocational/Trade Diploma
• Vocational School Graduate

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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