Power Plant Operator
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- Employment Type: PRN
- Department: Plant Maintenance
- Hours/Pay Period: 0.01
The posted compensation range of $24.24 - $34.75 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
15% PRN differential applies for this role!
As our Power Plant Operator at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood Colorado,you will help ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors by being responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing the equipment that provides power, heating, cooling, and ventilation to a hospital facility.
Every day you will operate power systems, provide routine maintenance and inspections, and conduct regular inspections. You will be expected to monitor and track energy usage, and follow safety protocols.
To be successful in this role, you must use your problem solving abilities to diagnose and fix mechanical failures, and your attention to detail to monitor complex systems and detect issues before they escalate. As a Power Plant Operator, you are essential to keeping the hospital operational 24/7.
- Performs routine maintenance, lubrication, cleaning of boilers, chillers and all central plant equipment.
- Maintains the mechanical equipment such as engines, compressors, generators, pumps and steam boilers during the respective shifts.
- Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
This is NOT a Full-time, benefitted position. Please continue to outlined schedule below:
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma/G.E.D.
- Knowledge of boilers, pumps, gauges, heating units and systems, hand tools, generators, ventilation equipment, plumbing fixtures and heating and cooling distribution systems.
- Knowledge of regulations imposed by local, state or other hospital authorities.
- Ability to troubleshoot systems as necessary.
- Proficient with multiple Building Automation System functions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Stationary Engineer
- Underground Storage Tank Op A or B, State of Employment Class A/B UST Operator Certification
Physical Requirements - Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Schedule Information: Can expect to work between 16-32 hours/pay period; 8 and 12 hour shifts are available.
Where You'll WorkAt CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life® Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet® designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission’s National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others.
At St. Anthony Hospital. we combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you’re looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.
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