Building Management Systems Plant Mechanic

BMS Plant Mechanic

Join our team as a BMS Plant Mechanic and help keep critical hospital systems operating at their best. In this hands-on role, you'll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain Building Management Systems (BMS) along with boilers, chillers, generators, and other essential plant equipment. Working with our Remote Operations Center (ROC) and local Facilities teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient facility operations.

Schedule: 7AM to 3:30PM working Monday through Friday (shift may vary depending on patient care needs).

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position works closely with the ROC BMS Technicians and BMS Analysts to repair, adjust, and calibrate field hardware within the building control systems. This position is based out of the Facilities Services Remote Operations Center (ROC) to support facility-based plant personnel to maintain optimum performance of plant equipment. This position may include field service and/or remote servicing of the Building Management Systems (BMS) across the organization as well as interaction/coordination with our facilities staff and Development and Construction Partners. This position is responsible for conducting preventative and corrective work to the local facility center's operations of the power plant and facility infrastructure equipment including, but not limited to mechanical equipment, boilers, co-generator engines, chillers, and emergency generators. This position also requires participation in reviewing construction and remodeling project documents as well as contracted mechanical work and assessment for code compliance and alignment with Banner Standards as well as compatibility to existing mechanical and electrical systems. Works with and supports local Facilities Teams in completing required tasks. As required, attends annual code compliance and update training.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Operates and assists in the proper maintenance and repairs of power plant, facility utilities equipment and systems. Maintains and repairs components of steam/hot water boilers, centrifugal/reciprocating chillers, and cooling towers. Maintains all automation components for pumped systems including chilled water, condensate water, domestic hot and cold water, heating hot water, condensate, sewage ejector, medical air, vacuum, mechanical air, and fuel oil.

2. Supports the Monitoring Based Commissioning (MBCx) program for all utility and infrastructure systems, including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, water distribution systems, building management systems, emergency generators and all associated components to ensure the integrity and reliability of the utility distribution systems providing all required and appropriate documentation.

3. Works with all other divisions and departments to meet the facility infrastructure and utility maintenance, installation, and construction needs; negotiates priorities, plans work schedules and job assignments. Recommends use of outside mechanical and utility specialty contractors as appropriate. Oversees and monitors outside mechanical and utility specialty contractors to assure compliance with established hospital standards.

4. Schedules and monitors utility and infrastructure maintenance repair work, alterations and renovation upgrades to the facilities utility and infrastructure systems. As assigned, oversees and monitors infrastructure construction, installation, and commissioning activities. Monitors systems and installation processes to ensure the integrity of assigned infrastructure, utility and building systems.

5. Instructs personnel regarding infrastructure and utility hazards to ensure the safe operation and use of equipment. Provides guidance, direction and oversight for infrastructure and utility training. Reviews and selects continuing educational materials and offerings for infrastructure training.

6. Coordinates infrastructure and utility system parts, materials, and supplies at an appropriate level within budgetary constraints. Maintains infrastructure and utility replacement schedules and records to keep within the projected capital equipment budget. Determines department specifications for all components of the hospital's infrastructure and utility systems. Reviews materials to ensure the quality of all utility and infrastructure components for installations during construction and remodel projects. Provides input to the designated Facilities Services ROC manager.

7. Works independently under general supervision. Fulfills responsibilities using specialized skills and knowledge. This position interacts with a wide variety of individuals including staff, co-workers, patients, physicians, visitors, regulatory agencies, surveyors, inspectors, contractors, and vendors. This position is facility based and has no budgetary responsibilities. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Oversees and maintains records for facility compliance with all applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction including local, state, federal and all other regulatory codes pertaining to all components of the facilities infrastructure and utility systems. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires three or more years of diversified work experience as a plant mechanic, stationary engineer, boiler operator, or refrigeration mechanic and the ability to demonstrate advanced skills in the field of plant operations.

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge, plus vocational or technical training. Must have working knowledge of utility and infrastructure systems and components common to the healthcare environment. Must be able to exercise independent decision making and judgment in the performance of all duties. Requires the ability to work safely and effectively with infrastructure and utility equipment. Must be proficient in reading and understanding related and required maintenance and construction documents. Must possess a valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Must be able to work effectively with plant computer software programs and common office software programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Requires working knowledge and certification as required of applicable regulatory codes and state and local building codes. Previous construction experience is preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.