Utility Plant Operator

Penn Medicine; Doylestown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Facilities Technician to operate and maintain critical mechanical systems across our medical campus. The role supports HVAC, boilers, chillers, and medical gas equipment, ensuring reliable utilities and safe building operation.

You will perform routine preventive maintenance, respond to work requests, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to uphold high standards of care and safety for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years in a power plant setting handling boilers and chillers.
• Knowledge of state and local codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of computers.
• Vocational diploma or trade school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain mechanical equipment (air handlers, boilers, chillers, generators, medical gas equipment).
• Provide utilities such as lighting, heating, cooling, power for refrigeration, and to perform emergency maintenance repairs.
• Perform daily work requests and monthly preventive maintenance on various equipment (air filters, systems).
• Assist with snow and ice removal as needed.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Electrical Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Diagnostic Skills

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Vocational/Trade Diploma

Vocational School Graduate

Tools

BMS Software

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. 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.