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Plant Operator III

Bassett Medical Center
Cooperstown, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 12/19/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operator III position at Bassett Medical Center?

Overview

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.Â

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Facilities Dept leadership, the Plant Operator III, is responsible for the safe, reliable operation of

the boiler and steam plant, and associated equipment.

  • Maintains assigned equipment
  • Performs maintenance repairs as needed
  • Assists trades, grounds keeping and hospital staff
  • Completes all assigned inspections and rounds in timely manner
  • Liaison between outside contractors, vendors, and staff
  • Uses safe practices when performing job duties
  • Performs water chemistry tests daily
  • Multiple tank preventative maintenance and monitoring
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED, required
  • Merchant Marine and/or other technical school training in Boiler Operations, preferred

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years experience in a steam or chiller plant, maintenance practices for safe operation of utility equipment and troubleshooting steam and chiller systems, required
  • Merchant Marien and/or other technical school training in Boiler Operations, preferred

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Technical Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Quality Control
  • Problem Solving
  • Reading/Writing/Comprehension
  • Analysis & Evaluation

Physical Requirements

  • Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs, of force constantly to move objects
  • Occasional balancing, crouching
  • Frequent climbing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, stooping, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking
  • Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing

Hazards

  • Occasional chemical, electrical
  • Frequent burns, mechanical

Working Conditions

  • Occasional dust, gases
  • Frequent wet and/or humid, fumes
  • Constant extreme temperatures, noise, vibration

Travel

  • Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

  • Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability protection
  • Retirement benefits including an employer matchÂ
  • And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Transparency Statement (Text Only)

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement. Min:

USD $27.86/Hr. Max:

USD $41.87/Hr. EEO Statement (Text Only):

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

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