Plant Tech

About the Role

Come join the Facilities team at Saint Mary's Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England. The individual in this position acts as a quality service professional who operates, monitors, repairs, and maintains Central Plant systems and equipment including boilers, chillers, HVAC units, related auxiliary equipment, and controls in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and repairs major boiler components including fire box, water tubes, headers, and mud drums.
• Monitors and repairs burners including control valves, nozzles, and tips for all fuels utilized.
• Monitors and repairs boiler fire safety control systems.
• Monitors and repairs boiler combustion control systems.
• Monitors and repairs feedwater and make-up water treatment and supply system including condensate storage, deaerator transfer and feedwater supply pumps, pressure regulator, and boiler water level control.
• Maintains condensate return pumps, steam traps, and associated piping.
• Maintains steam supply header valves and bypass arrangements.
• Maintains pressure regulating valves and bypass arrangements.
• Performs fuel supply monitoring, measuring, transfer systems, valves, and record keeping.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED). Preferred diploma from a vocational/technical High School.
• Proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in boiler operations and/or general HVAC work. Healthcare setting experience is preferred.
• Participation in and/or completion of an Apprenticeship program in the HVAC or Plumbing trade is preferable. Any apprenticeship experience will count towards the minimum of 5+ years requirement.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the hospital’s “Driver and Vehicle Policy.”
• Connecticut State Journeyman (S-2) License preferred.

Physical and Mental Effort

• Some minor inconvenience or discomfort routinely present in the work situation (moderately noisy, disagreeable odors, etc.), or occasional exposure to minor injury or other occupational hazards requiring precaution.
• Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.
• Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as eye protection, ear protection, gloves, masks, and other equipment deemed necessary to perform the work safely.
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds individually.

Benefits

• Full-Time, 40 Hours - Day Shift
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Mission and Core Values driven workplace
• Award-winning Patient Access Department

About the Organization

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to a full spectrum of preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We serve nearly 3 million people and are part of a national system focused on putting patients first and delivering compassionate, person-centered care.