Plant Operations Technician - Evenings- Full Time

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed—our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.

About the role

This job maintains, operates, monitors, and repairs all utilities and related central plant equipment. Responds to maintenance requests for assistance to hospital, clinic, and supporting facilities. Maintains the central plant in good, clean working condition, performs preventative maintenance (P.M.), schedules, and completes corrective maintenance to all equipment in a timely and professional manner, actively documenting all activities and maintenance.

Schedule

Tuesday to Saturday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Properly answers phone and resolves requests by using name and identifying department.
• Completes preventive maintenance and work requests promptly by using proper work order form.
• Monitors and operates power plant equipment by visually inspecting and adjusting equipment to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Monitors, operates, and troubleshoots engineering equipment and systems by following manufacturers’ recommended maintenance and operating parameters.
• Operates, monitors, and maintains Energy Management System by adjusting heating/cooling schedules as dictated by building loads.
• Performs building rounds and equipment inspections by properly entering round sheet data and reporting problems to supervisor.
• Knowledge of Pneumatic tube system operation in order to repair and maintain associated equipment.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Associates degree in Operating Engineering (Preferred)
• Experience with water treatment for heating and cooling systems to efficiently protect the water and steam piping and integrity.
• Experience using HVAC/Temperature controls, Energy Management Systems, and Computer Operations to maintain proper building temperature comfort levels.

Qualifications

• Current 2nd Class Engineers Certificate for Air Condition/Refrigeration (Required)
• Basic math skills
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor under stressful conditions
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.