Steam Plant Technician - Full Time - Evenings

Steam Plant Technician - Full Time - Evenings

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. 

The Steam Plant Technician is responsible for operation and maintenance of high pressure, gas and oil-fired steam boilers. The operator will complete required record keeping as necessary for the plant and equipment. This position differs from the steam plant operator by a minimum of (3) years' experience in the medical center plant or equivalent experience. This job may provide leadership under the guidance of the Facility Manager in the absence of the lead Steam Plant Technician.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation protocols, and disaster response, understanding personal roles in the event of a fire.

• Ensures a safe environment by identifying and addressing hazards like wet floors and blocked egress areas.

• Maintains a clean and safe work area daily, adhering to universal precautions and infection control techniques.

• Carries out duties professionally with a focus on customer service, ensuring no substantiated complaints from patients, staff, or visitors.

• Uses proper lifting techniques to prevent injuries and takes action to address environmental safety hazards.

• Locks and tags out unsafe equipment for repair and reports issues to the Facility Manager.

• Operates steam plant boilers in compliance with manufacturer specifications, codes, and performs approved tests while maintaining water treatment levels.

• Conducts preventive and corrective maintenance on boilers and related equipment, ensuring timely maintenance and no avoidable steam interruptions.

• Complies with local fire safety codes, demonstrates knowledge of emergency response procedures, and maintains firefighting equipment.

• Uses the Facility Work Order System, follows "Lock Out - Tag Out" procedures, schedules plant personnel, and assists with boiler systems in other facilities.

Required Skills and Experience

• Education - High School Diploma / GED
• Experience - Ability to operate high pressure boiler systems. Recommended is a minimum three years' experience in operating high-pressure boilers.
• Licensure - A clean valid NYS Driver's license.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to lift objects. The physical ability to rapidly respond to equipment failures within the plant is required. Work may include climbing ladders and working from heights above the boilers. The candidate will have the ability to work inside the plant with a warmer than normal environment which is not air conditioned. Good communication skills and the ability to work independently are required for this position.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Location: Cayuga Medical Center - 101 Dates Drive Ithaca NY 14850
• Shift - Evenings

Pay Range Disclosure

• $29.00 to $37.00 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

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