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Plant Mechanic
full-timeGlendale

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Location

Glendale

Type

full-time

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About this role

Primary City/State:

Glendale, Arizona

Department Name:

Fac Opns-AZ West 1-Corp

Work Shift:

Night

Job Category:

Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

Up to $5,000 sign-on available for eligible candidates!

Find your path in health care. From painting, plumbing, heating, cooling and everything in between, facility services plays an important role at Banner Health. If you want to help Banner Health ensure our operations maintain a high level of quality, this opportunity could be just what you’re looking for. 

Arizona is a year-round destination. Sunny skies and low humidity prevail 300 days a year across the state.  From awesome natural wonders to culinary treats, tribal lands, vibrant cities, world-class resorts, renowned golfing and historic Western towns, there are some truly breathtaking moments to be had in the Grand Canyon State. 

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is a 890,000-square-foot acute-care campus in Glendale, AZ, featuring a recent $290M expansion with a new Emergency Department, all-private patient tower, and state-of-the-art surgical suites. As a Plant Mechanic, you will use basic to intermediate mechanical skills to operate, maintain, and repair critical plant systems including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and controls, while working with a supportive, mission-driven team committed to growth and excellence.

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday from 11PM to 730AM. Requires 1 year of experience as a Plant Mechanic.

Banner Health was recently recognized on Forbes inaugural list of America’s Dream Employers 2025. This list highlights employers across the country that prioritize workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfilment of their employees.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides basic to intermediate operator and mechanical skills in the proper operation and repair of all plant equipment. Also responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of plant and facilities equipment. Monitors and documents the proper performance of all equipment through routine equipment inspection utilizing the appropriate equipment instrumentation and computers.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Operates and assists in the proper maintenance and repairs of power plant, facility utilities equipment and systems. Maintains and repairs steam/hot water boilers, centrifugal/reciprocating chillers, and cooling towers. Maintains all 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. Performs and maintains plant water treatment programs.

2. Assists in the operating of the emergency generator system, fire monitoring and control systems. Participates in energy management/conservation programs.

3. Performs preventative maintenance duties on plant equipment and machinery.

4. Maintains a detailed log on all required facility equipment, records all shift activity. Responds to assigned general maintenance calls and emergency calls as required. Assists as a member of the Fire Response Team.

5. Cleans assigned work area and maintains tools, storage and assigned areas in an orderly manner; and assists in other areas of Facilities services as required.

6. Drives company vehicles to transport equipment and contract maintenance personnel as assigned.

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.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge, plus vocational or technical training.

Requires 1 year of experience as a Plant Mechanic and the ability to demonstrate basic to intermediate skills in the field of plant operations.

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 have current Boiler Operator’s License if required by state in which employed or applicable Authorities having Jurisdiction. Denver and Pueblo Colorado require Boiler Operator License.

Must be proficient in reading and understanding related and required maintenance and construction documents.

Facilities or departments, depending on business need, may require proof of a valid driver’s license and eligibility 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.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prefer working knowledge and certification as required of applicable regulatory codes, and IBC (International Building Codes), UBC (Uniform Building Code), Joint Commission, CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and State and local building codes.

Previous construction experience is preferred.


Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Mechanical Skills,Preventive Maintenance,Boiler Operation,Chillers,Cooling Towers,Plant Operations,Emergency Systems,Energy Management,Record Keeping,Communication Skills,Independent Decision Making,Utility Systems,Construction Knowledge,Regulatory Codes,Safety Practices,Team Collaboration

About Banner Health

Headquartered in Arizona, Banner Health is one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the country. The system owns and operates 33 acute-care hospitals, Banner Health Network, Banner – University Medicine, academic and employed physician groups, long-term care centers, outpatient surgery centers and an array of other services; including Banner Urgent Care, family clinics, home care and hospice services, pharmacies and a nursing registry. Banner Health is in six states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada and Wyoming.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1999

What you'll do

  • As a Plant Mechanic, you will operate, maintain, and repair critical plant systems including boilers and chillers. You will also perform preventive maintenance and respond to maintenance calls as required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Plant Mechanic do at Banner Health?

As a Plant Mechanic at Banner Health, you will: as a Plant Mechanic, you will operate, maintain, and repair critical plant systems including boilers and chillers. You will also perform preventive maintenance and respond to maintenance calls as required..

Why join Banner Health as a Plant Mechanic?

Banner Health is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Plant Mechanic position at Banner Health remote?

The Plant Mechanic position at Banner Health is based in Glendale, Arizona, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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