Plant and Facilities Tech

Job Summary

This position maintains mechanical systems, develops and records data, troubleshoots problems and carries out all other assigned duties. Troubleshoots, inspects and maintains electrical and mechanical systems within Corewell Health. Performs safety inspections on current and incoming equipment. Orders the parts, tools and supplies necessary to maintain safety and operating standards. Works with Corewell Health departments to ensure repairs are completed on a timely basis with minimal inconvenience. Ensures all repair and maintenance documentation conforms with Joint Commission standards. Assists Supervisor, Lead and Healthcare Mechanic 1 as requested.

Essential Functions

• Maintains and install pneumatic or DDC controls (Energy Management) on mechanical equipment/systems.

• Maintains air filter equipment/systems.

• Analyzes, configures, modifies, repairs, and installs industrial, signaling, medical, communication, HVAC DDC/pneumatic controls, data processing, and other electronic equipment systems as required.

• Monitors, operates, repairs, replaces, installs, and tests components of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection systems, electrical wiring, circuits, equipment, machinery, appliances and other mechanical systems (i.e., building rounds, Energy Management Systems, hand and power tools).

• Starts, stops, and/or regulates mechanical equipment/systems to maintain pressures, temperatures, and flows as required.

• Reads and records data from Hospital and Offsite facilities mechanical systems.

• Reads, interprets, updates, and records operating and maintenance work orders, blueprints, wiring diagrams and sketches.

• Develops, implements, maintains, and administers programs of preventive maintenance and energy management.

• Investigates all temperature control problems reported throughout the Hospital/offsite.

• Checks for defects in equipment, faulty operations, fire hazards, unsafe working conditions and takes corrective action.

• Recommends and advises the replacement of instruments, equipment and mechanical systems.

• Determines and maintains a reasonable inventory of replacement parts and accessories.

• Carries out normal and emergency operating regulations and practices.

• Maintains and contributes to a safe work environment.

• Uses tools and equipment appropriately.

• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 3-5 years related experience in field. Skilled trade license with related experience would be considered.

• High Pressure Boiler Operator License - State of Michigan Upon Hire

• 3rd Class Refrigeration Operator License - State of Michigan Upon Hire

Preferred

• Associate's Degree in related field.

• Experience in a healthcare facility.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.