What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operations Technician position at Mitchell County Regional Health Center?
Who We Are:
Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry.
We are proud to share our strong tradition of excellence, progress and solid economic performance. Founded more than 75 years ago as a community hospital, today we operate three clinics, 24/7 emergency services, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services. We have invested millions in facility upgrades just in the last few years. With more than 225 employees and average tenure of eight years, our growth continues with multiple expansion projects currently underway. We are an affiliate of MercyOne.
Come practice in a family-oriented, patient focused organization where your skills and knowledge are appreciated and valued!
About The Job:
This job description is a combination of duties within the plant operations. Responsible for preventive maintenance, repair, and service of selected PHO and departmental general equipment, electrical equipment, mechanical, and plumbing. Performs selected cleaning tasks, and tasks to care for the interior and exterior environment of the facility. Involved with departmental moves. Performs a number of tasks in all PHO facilities. Performs tasks to care for facilities grounds and lawns.
Join our Plant Operations team where you'll play a key role in keeping our facilities safe, reliable, and looking their best. This hands‑on position offers variety-from maintaining mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to supporting grounds care, completing interior repairs, and assisting with projects across all PHO locations. We're seeking someone mechanically inclined, dependable, and comfortable working both indoors and outdoors. If you enjoy problem‑solving, teamwork, and making a visible impact on your workplace and community, we'd love to have you on our team.
The Position: 1.0 FTE. 80 hours per pay period.
Hours: 10am-6:30pm. Monday-Friday. On Call Rotation
Pay: Starts at $20.45, increase with experience.
Position Qualifications:
- Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Vo-Tech diploma in electrical or plumbing preferred
- Experience:
- Business or Commercial mechanical, technical, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, carpentry experience strongly preferred.
- Special Skills & Aptitudes
- Has a mechanical aptitude.
- Has basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC system.
- Is proficient in interpreting drawings, blue prints, details and specifications.
- Is able to work flexible hours and to take call.
- Is able to be flexible with tasks.
- Is able to operate vehicles, including skid loader, skid loader with broom, lawn mowers, and salt spreader (has a valid driver's license).
What We Give:
- Paid Time Off
- Competitive starting wage
- Student Loan Assistance program available
- Health, Dental and Life Insurance
- State of Iowa Pension Plan (IPERS)
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Free use of on-site gym
- Cafeteria Discounts
- Optometry and Orthotic Discounts
- Professional Development Opportunities
The Legal Items:
- Reference Checks-Pre-Offer
- Post offer drug screen is required
- Background Check-Post Offer Acceptance
- Pre-Employment Screening Post offer acceptance
- MCRHC is an equal opportunity employer
- Verification of required vaccinations at offer acceptance. MMR, Tetanus and Varicella
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