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Shift:
Rotating Shift
Location:
Singing River Pascagoula Hospital
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Plant Operator I, II, III, IV: Performs general maintenance duties and general support services in all areas of Singing River Health System operations for all non-clinical equipment and facilities. He/She provides general support services to patients, guests, and the staff of Singing River Health System.
The Plant Operator V: Performs general maintenance duties and general support services in all areas of Singing River Health System operations for all non-clinical equipment and facilities. He/She provides general support services to patients, guests, and the staff of Singing River Health System. The Plant Operator V is responsible for the training of the other Plant Operators.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education:
High School graduate or equivalent is required.
License:
N/A
Certifications:
Certification preferred for electricians, HVAC technicians, and plumbers.
Experience:
Plant Operator I: 0-2 years' experience required in commercial or industrial electrical, heating and air conditioning, boilers, chillers, plumbing or piping, or Life Safety Code.
Plant Operator II: 2-4 years' experience required in commercial or industrial electrical, heating and air conditioning, boilers, chillers, plumbing or piping, or Life Safety Code. Must be a Plant Operator I for at least two years.
Plant Operator III: 4-6 years' experience required in commercial or industrial electrical, heating and air conditioning, boilers, chillers, plumbing or piping, or Life Safety Code. Must be a Plant Operator II for at least three years.
Plant Operator IV: 6+ years' experience required in commercial or industrial electrical, heating and air conditioning, boilers, chillers, plumbing or piping, or Life Safety Code. Must be a Plant Operator III for at least three years.
Plant Operator V: 6+ years' experience required in commercial or industrial electrical, heating and air conditioning, boilers, chillers, plumbing or piping, or Life Safety Code and a minimum of one year as a Plant Operator IV.
Reports to:
Facilities Support Manager
Supervises:
Plant Operator I, II, III, IV: None
Plant Operator V: All Plant Operators
Physical Demands:
Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities. Work requires moderate to high amount of physical agility and strength, including but not limited to: ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc.; positioning self to complete a task (stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching); moving about to accomplish tasks (may be for long distances or moving from one work site to another); pushing; pulling; lifting 50 pounds without assistance; grasping; and using repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue. May be exposed to communicable disease or radiation.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate, speak, and enunciate to express/exchange ideas and detailed information in person and on the telephone.
Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity, with or without correction, with the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. to analyze, inspect, and measure; to identify and distinguish colors; depth perception and peripheral vision. Work is subject to environmental conditions that occur inside and outside the facility; to noise and hazards (including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, or exposure to chemicals); and to atmospheric conditions (including those that affect the respiratory system: fumes, odors, and dust, etc.).
Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess basic knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.).
Must have general knowledge of hand tools, gauges, tape measure, etc.
Plant Operator I: Basic computer skills
Plant Operator II, III, IV, V: Advanced computer skills and programming.
Demonstrate experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area - with the employee providing his/her own transportation. Must have a valid driver license.
Rotating shifts when requested or scheduled by Manager.
Completion of online Singing River Health System (SRHS) safety modules.
If you're looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you've found it. Let's do big things together. Apply now and join our team.