Entry Level Water Operator Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Job Description:

Schedule: Tuesday- Saturday 12pm-9pm

* Prefer forklift, electrical and plumbing experience*

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the hospital's boiler and/or chiller systems. This includes performing water treatment on boilers, steam systems, chillers, and cooling towers, as well as maintaining and preparing these systems for inspections.
• Performs or assists in boiler and chiller teardown and major maintenance.
• Assists in winterizing chillers and cooling towers, troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC digital and pneumatic controls, and ensuring the cleanliness of their working area and assigned locations.
• Eectively communicates with staff at all levels and prioritize their workload to manage their time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of timekeeping documentation.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment, including boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, air handling equipment, and other terminal HVAC devices.

Skills

• Mechanical Equipment
• Cleaning Machinery Operations
• Equipment Operations
• Plumbing
• Plant Equipment
• Plant Operations
• Boiler Operations
• HVAC Systems
• Chemicals Handling
• Mechanical Systems
• Maintenance Repair
• Independent work and time management
• Documentation of work
• Communication
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe workspace
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Safety

Required Qualifications

• Some experience as a plant operator.
• Demonstrated abilities of the skills listed above
• A valid drivers license may be required for this position.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment by following established safety procedures and protocols.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
• Bending, lifting, stooping, crawling, laying, sitting, walking, climbing.
• Use of hand and power tools, proper use of hearing and eye protection.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures in nature, work in noisy or constricted spaces, exposure to odors and smells.

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

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