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Plant Operator - 7on / 7off Nights

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Community Health Systems

Birmingham, AL (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/20/2026

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Job Description

  • Job Summary
  • The Plant Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance of facility utility systems, including boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, and auxiliary equipment. This role ensures all equipment functions within designated parameters to support continuous hospital operations and complies with applicable codes, standards, and policies.
  • Essential Functions
  • + Operates and monitors plant systems such as boilers, chillers, air compressors, water systems, and emergency generators.
+ Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure reliable and efficient equipment operation. + Responds to alarms, troubleshoots issues, and performs basic repairs or adjustments as needed. + Maintains accurate logs of readings, tests, and maintenance activities. + Monitors and adjusts energy usage to optimize performance and minimize waste. + Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, including safety, environmental, and operational protocols. + Assists in emergency response efforts and participates in on-call rotation as required. + Communicates with vendors and coordinates service calls when advanced maintenance is needed. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Maintains regular and reliable attendance. + Complies with all policies and standards.
  • Qualifications
  • + 2-4 years of experience in facility operations, mechanical maintenance, or plant utilities required + Experience in a hospital or healthcare environment preferred
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • + Knowledge of building utility systems, mechanical operations, and safety protocols. + Ability to interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics. + Skilled in the use of diagnostic and hand tools. + Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude. + Ability to work independently and in high-pressure environments.
  • Licenses and Certifications
  • + DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State required + One or more of the following certifications based on facility needs:
NAPE Plant Operator CertificationHigh-Pressure Boiler Operator License
EPA 608 HVAC
CertificationCertified HVAC TechnicianEqual Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

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