Utility Technician - Plant Operations

Providence; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift incentives

Certification premiums

Union support

Long-term stability

Job summary

Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA is seeking experienced HVAC/R Technicians and related specialists to maintain and troubleshoot critical hospital systems on-site.

You will focus on ventilation, emergency power, chillers, hydronic and low-voltage controls, with a strong emphasis on ownership of stability and performance. The role offers competitive wages, certification premiums, and union support within a structured facilities team environment, with opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with commercial ventilation, electrical distribution, chillers, and control systems.
• EPA Section 608 Certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain critical hospital infrastructure and ensure reliable operation of HVAC and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment performance issues promptly.
• Collaborate with facilities team to support safe, compliant operations.

Skills

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical distribution

Problem solving

Education

EPA Section 608 Certification

Tools

Siemens Building System-Apogee

Job description

Join the Facilities team at St. Peter Hospital and play a vital role in keeping a single, well-supported campus running smoothly. This opportunity is ideal for experienced HVAC-R Technicians, Stationary or Plant Engineers, Central Utility Plant or Boiler Operators, Electricians, Controls Technicians, and Fire Alarm and/or Fire Sprinkler Technicians who enjoy hands-on troubleshooting, problem-solving, and ownership of their work. You'll support critical hospital infrastructure in an award-recognized, environmentally focused facilities department while benefiting from innovative scheduling options, limited outside work, and strong shift incentives. With competitive wages, certification premiums, and union support, this role offers long-term stability for skilled professionals who take pride in figuring things out and keeping essential systems operating at their best.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team atProvidence St. Peter Hospitaland thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Upon hire: National EPA Section 608 Certification - State County City Trade License Authority.
• 3 years' experience and working knowledge of commercial ventilation systems, emergency power generation, electrical distribution, chillers, hydronic systems and control/low voltage systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 yearExperience with Siemens Building System-Apogee.
• 1 yearExperience with HVAC air and hydronic balancing.
• 1 yearExperience with testing and troubleshooting simplex fire alarm systems.
• 1 yearExperience working in a healthcare setting.
• 1 yearExperience with operating, testing and troubleshooting of emergency generators and transfer switches.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.