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Plant Operator

Singing River Health System Hospital - Ocean Springs | Full-Time | Rotating Shifts

Position Overview
The Plant Operator is responsible for performing general maintenance duties and general support services in all areas of Singing River Health System operations for all non-clinical equipment and facilities. He/She provides general support services to patients, guests, and the staff of Singing River Health System.

The Plant Operator must be competent in electrical, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, building automation and controls, or Life Safety Code related carpentry. He/She must be familiar with national and local codes controlling construction and repairs; must have a basic working knowledge of computers, with computer-based building control systems (direct digital control), and computerized Preventative maintenance programs. The Plant Operator must have the ability to use hand and power tools, including test equipment. Must be able to work independently under stressful conditions and must make decisions concerning equipment and systems.

Education
High School graduate or equivalent is required.

Certification
Certifications are preferred for electricians, HVAC technicians, and plumbers.

Experience
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in commercial or industrial electrical, heating and air conditioning, boilers, chillers, plumbing or piping, or Life Safety Code Carpentry.

Physical Demands
Work requires moderate to high amount of physical agility and strength. Work activities include ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc.; positioning self to complete a task (stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching); standing for sustained  periods of time; moving about to accomplish tasks (may be for long distances or moving from one work site to another); pushing; pulling; lifting 50 pounds without assistance; grasping; and using repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Work requires the ability to receive/exchange detailed information through oral communication and perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Work requires close visual acuity to analyze, inspect, and measure; visual acuity to identify and distinguish colors; depth perception; peripheral vision; and the ability to adjust vision.

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to noise and hazards (including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, or exposure to chemicals). The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions (including those that affect the respiratory system: fumes, odors, and dust, etc.). The worker may be exposed to infectious diseases.

Mental Demands
Must have strong reasoning/decision making skills, as there will be times when they are called on to make a decision to provide the highest level of safety and reliability for the facility. He/She must have a pleasant demeanor and a team attitude, as they will daily interact with patients, guests, and Health System employees.

Special Demands
The management team may reassign the employee to report to any facility of Singing River Health System. If multiple locations are required during a normal work day, an SRHS vehicle will be provided. The employee must have a valid driver’s license and meet the  requirements set forth by Compliance and Legal Services of Singing River Health System.