Power Plant Operator/HVAC Technician-FT-Trinity Health Oakland

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Accountability Objectives: Installs, inspects, repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical equipment and hospital furnishings and structures.

Position Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure / Certification: Current High Pressure Boiler Operator license. Valid State of Michigan Driver's License.
• Special Skill / Aptitudes: Have working knowledge of various HVAC and Building Automation Systems as evidenced by training and/or experience. Ability to read, write, make mathematical computations and follow complex instructions. Be able to interpret blueprints and technical specifications including operation and maintenance manuals. Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.
• Experience: Have minimum of three (3) years of Powerhouse experience.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all powerhouse equipment.
• Maintains heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment for hospital campus.
• Responsible for maintaining temperature in all buildings for each season using a variety of building automation systems and, in some cases, manual controls.
• Repairs, maintains and performs preventive/predictive maintenance on hospital equipment using the work order system to report time, work performed and cost of materials.
• Assemble and install equipment and furnishings.
• Responsible for efficient energy usage (utilities).
• Maintains clean and neat work area, equipment and mechanical rooms.
• Respond to "call-ins" for any emergency.
• Performs other work as assigned.
• Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
• Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.

IV Dept/Unit Specific: Not Applicable

Working Conditions:

Stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl most days. Good vision and hearing. Exposure to high level of noise from equipment operation. Long hours in event of emergencies. May be subject to obnoxious or undesirable working situations. Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.