Plant Operator

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Job Title

Plant Operator

Location

Garfield Hts

Facility

Marymount Hospital

Department

Facilities Engineering

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:30am-4:00pm

Job Summary

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment.

Job Details

As Plant Operator, you will play a vital role in ensuring reliable delivery of steam and chilled water to support essential heating and cooling operations. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining optimal steam pressure and water levels in boilers in accordance with established departmental protocols and guidance from facilities leadership.

This role is exciting because it places you at the heart of essential facility operations, where your expertise directly impacts the comfort and functionality of the entire building. The position offers continuous opportunities to deepen your technical skills while contributing to a highly skilled, safety-focused team and provides development and growth opportunities to grow in your career.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. with weekend requirements based on business needs.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Responsible for operation of the steam plant during assigned shift and in emergency conditions/situations.
• Ensures safe and effective operation of the plant.
• Regenerates and recharges water-conditioning equipment and adjusts chemical treatment in the boiler water, chilled water and condensing tower water at the assigned location.
• Maintains daily log of equipment status and activities performed during the shift and conveys all conditions to next shift.
• Assists in inventory, equipment rotation, PM and repair schedules, readings and report to the Manager any abnormal conditions.
• Troubleshoots steam/chiller plant systems and correct systems problems.
• Assists in monthly testing of emergency generators.
• Works with Boiler Mechanic and other facilities personnel to ensure the safe and effective operation of the steam/chiller plant.
• Work may occasionally be assigned across multiple Cleveland Clinic locations.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent
• Two years of experience operating high-capacity boilers over thirty horsepower and other steam/chiller plant equipment or systems experience, OR internship experience with a Third-Class Stationary Engineer License or High-Pressure Boiler Operator License. OR Military experience such as Machinists Mate (MM), Electric Power Production (3E0X2) or similar will be considered.
• Understanding of combustion controls, water chemistry and water conditioning equipment.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience operating steam turbines
• Third Class Stationary Engineer License (CCE) OR High-Pressure Boiler Operator License through the Ohio Department of Commerce

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to move/transport items weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to inspect equipment
• Ability to install, repair and maintain systems, equipment, fixtures and/or structures
• Ability to distinguish color
• Ability to climb ladders

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.