Plant Operator

About the role

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, the hospital is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. As a Plant Operator, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring reliable delivery of steam and chilled water to support essential heating and cooling operations. You’ll be responsible for maintaining optimal steam pressure and water levels in boilers in accordance with established departmental protocols and guidance from facilities leadership. This position places you at the heart of essential facility operations, where your expertise directly impacts the comfort and functionality of the entire building, with continuous opportunities to deepen technical skills while contributing to a highly skilled, safety-focused team.

Responsibilities

• Operate the steam plant during assigned shift and in emergency conditions/situations
• Ensure safe and effective operation of the plant
• Regenerate and recharge water-conditioning equipment and adjust chemical treatment in the boiler water, chilled water and condensing tower water at the assigned location
• Maintain daily log of equipment status and activities performed during the shift and convey all conditions to the next shift
• Assist in inventory, equipment rotation, PM and repair schedules, readings and report to the Manager any abnormal conditions
• Troubleshoot steam/chiller plant systems and correct systems problems
• Assist in monthly testing of emergency generators
• Work with Boiler Mechanic and other facilities personnel to ensure the safe and effective operation of the steam/chiller plant
• Occasionally be assigned across multiple Cleveland Clinic locations

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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
• Military experience such as Machinists Mate (MM), Electric Power Production (3E0X2) or similar will be considered

Qualifications

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

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 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.

Schedule

Days, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, with on-call requirements.

Pay

Hourly range: $25.13 – $38.33. The pay range reflects the anticipated range for new hires; actual compensation will be determined after considering factors such as work history, experience, skill set, and education. The range does not include applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime) or the value of the benefits package.

Benefits

Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package includes healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, and other offerings.