• Leader Power Plant Work

    Ascension Health (Kalamazoo, MI)


    Details

    + **Department:** Plant Operations

    + **Schedule:** 1st shift Monday-Friday

    + **Hospital:** Ascension Borgess

    + **Location:** Kalamazoo, MI

     

    Benefits

     

    Paid time off (PTO)

     

    Various health insurance options & wellness plans

     

    Retirement benefits including employer match plans

     

    Long-term & short-term disability

     

    Employee assistance programs (EAP)

     

    Parental leave & adoption assistance

     

    Tuition reimbursement

     

    Ways to give back to your community

     

    _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

    Responsibilities

    Responsible for supervision of Boiler Operators. Operates and maintains boilers and other auxiliary equipment necessary for producing steam for heat and power for Medical Center. Must have the analytical skills necessary to operate boiler room equipment and the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems using standard technical methods as well as the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when working with boilers and related auxiliary equipment.

     

    + Record all pertinent and required data. Reports all malfunctions or unusual situations to the supervisor.

    + Maintain water softening equipment and de-alkalizes.

    + Answer telephone and responds to calls in the Medical Center.

    + Make rounds of buildings and equipment on a scheduled basis.

    + Supervise activity of all Boiler Operators. Schedules manpower to maintain coverage on all shifts. Interviews Boiler Operator applicants. Orient new employees.

    + Assist with the training and/or orientation of new Power Plant Operators.

    + Responsible to be knowledgeable in usage of Building Automation System for control of Air Handlers and Associated Equipment.

    + Responsible to have knowledge and understanding of the Pneumatic Tube System to assist maintenance mechanics with troubleshooting system problems.

    + Capable of performing chiller start-up and shut-down as needed to maintain appropriate building temperatures.

    + The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

    Requirements

    Licensure / Certification / Registration:

    + Licensed Third Class Boiler Operator obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

    Education:

    + High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required.

    + Three (3) to five (5) years work experience required in boiler room operating techniques and related activities preferred.

     

    Additional Preferences

     

    No additional preferences.

     

    Why Join Our Team

     

    Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

     

    Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

     

    Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

     

    Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

     

    For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster.

     

    As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

     

    Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

     

    Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

     

    This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.