Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is looking for Plant Operators to join their team!
This position provides advanced operator and mechanical maintenance services. This position is responsible for conducting preventative and corrective work to the facility center's operations of the power plant and facility infrastructure equipment including, mechanical equipment boilers, cogenerator engines, chillers and emergency generators. Reviews construction and remodeling projects and contracted mechanical work for regulatory compliance and compatibility to existing mechanical and electrical systems. Oversees the monitoring of the facilities automated systems including tube transport, fire alarm system, elevators, building automation, and medical gas systems. Works with and assists other trades in completing required tasks.
Pay & Benefits:
Compensation: 25.88 to $40.44 hourly wage based on expereince and educationAdditional Pay: Shift Differential, Annual Increases, PTOShift Differentials Available: $2.00/hr. Weekend- $2.50/hr. Evening $3.50/hr NightsBenefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer matchEducation Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan ForgivenessOther Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)Shifts Available: 1 Full Time, 40 hours per week, with opportunity of 4x10 hour shiftsInitial Training Schedule will be Monday-Friday, 7:00AM - 3:00PM
About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio and a culture of Shared Leadership. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.
Living in Fairbanks:
As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large-town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true.
No state income tax and no sales tax.Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.College Town – the University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical CollegeMilitary Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.15 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | 10 District “Schools of Choice”| robust youth sports programsSummer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, rafting, rock climbing, recreational flying, community-wide festivals, live music, and events.
Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, ice climbing, hunting, ice art, word class hot springs, community-wide art shows, and festivals etc.
Responsibilities Operates, maintains, inspects, and services power plant and facility utilities equipment and systems. Maintains, monitors, and repairs steam/hot water boilers, centrifugal/reciprocating chillers, and cooling towers. Maintains all pumped systems including: chilled water, condensate water, domestic hot and cold water, heating hot water, condensate, sewage ejector, medical air, vacuum, mechanical air, and fuel oil. Performs and maintains plant water treatment programs. Operates the emergency generator system, fire monitoring and control systems. Participates in energy management/conservation programs.Coordinates the preventative maintenance program of all utility and infrastructure systems, including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, medical gas systems, water treatment programs, water distribution systems, building management systems, emergency generators and all associated components in order to ensure the integrity and reliability of the utility distribution systems. Monitors and modifies the infrastructure and utility preventive maintenance program to assure maximum effectiveness; provides all required and appropriate documentation. Schedules and monitors utility and infrastructure maintenance repair work, alterations and renovation upgrades. Keeps the Plant Operations Supervisor informed as to the needs and / or changes required to keep the facilities infrastructure systems operating in a safe and well maintained condition.As assigned, works with all other divisions and departments to meet the facility infrastructure and utility maintenance, installation and construction needs; negotiates priorities, plans own work schedules and job assignments. Recommends use of outside mechanical and utility specialty contractors as appropriate. Oversees and monitors outside mechanical and utility specialty contractors to assure compliance with established hospital system standards.Responds to assigned general maintenance and emergency calls as required. General maintenance calls include (but are not limited to) clearing clogged drains, repairing leaks and drips, bed/crib/wheelchair delivery, jumpstarting / tire inflation of staff vehicles, pressurized medical gas delivery, etc. Maintains a detailed log on all required facility equipment, records all shift activity. Assists as a member of the Fire Response Team. May assist in providing security backup.Instructs personnel regarding infrastructure and utility hazards to ensure the safe operation and use of equipment. Provides guidance, direction and oversight for infrastructure and utility training. Coordinates infrastructure and utility system parts, materials and supplies at an appropriate level within budgetary constraints. Maintains infrastructure and utility replacement schedules and records to keep within the projected capital equipment budget. Determines department specifications for all components of the hospital system's infrastructure and utility systems. Reviews materials to ensure the quality of all utility and infrastructure components for installations during construction and remodel projects. As assigned, oversees and monitors infrastructure construction, installation and commissioning activities. Monitors systems and installation processes to ensure the integrity of assigned infrastructure, utility and building systems. Provides input to the designated Plant Operations Supervisor. May drive company vehicles to transport equipment and contract maintenance personnel as assigned.Oversees and maintains records for facility compliance with all applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction including local, state, federal and all other regulatory codes pertaining to any and all components of the facilities infrastructure and utility systems. Ensures compliance with healthcare regulatory and accrediting bodies, as there exists extensive requirements unique to hospital facilities. As required, attends annual code compliance and update training.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
QualificationsSome facilities or departments, depending on business need, may require proof of a valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
Requires three or more years of diversified work experience as a plant mechanic, stationary engineer, boiler operator, or refrigeration mechanic and the ability to demonstrate advanced skills in the field of plant operations. Must have current Boiler Operator’s License if required by the state in which employed or applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Requires working knowledge and certification as required of applicable regulatory codes and State and local building codes. Must have working knowledge of utility and infrastructure systems and components common to the healthcare environment. Must be able to exercise independent decision making and judgment in the performance of all duties.
Requires the ability to work safely and effectively with infrastructure and utility equipment. May require Universal Refrigerant handling certification. Must be proficient in reading and understanding related and required maintenance and construction documents. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
Must be able to work effectively with common office software programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous construction experience is preferred. 3-5 years of previous healthcare Facilities Services experience is preferred.
Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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