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WI-Ripon Medical CenterWorker Type:
RegularJob Highlights:
Plant Operations Technician
📍 Ripon, WI | 🕒 Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (On‑call/after hours required) | 🏢 Onsite
Do you enjoy hands‑on work, solving mechanical problems, and keeping critical systems running smoothly? We’re looking for a Plant Operations Technician to help maintain and operate essential facility and power plant systems in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
What You’ll Do
- Operate, monitor, and maintain HVAC, boiler, and power plant equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and system repairs
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues and respond to equipment needs
- Repair and maintain pumps, compressors, steam and water systems
- Support and maintain building automation systems (VAVs, AHUs, thermostats)
- Document work and follow safety and operational procedures
What You Bring
- 2+ years of experience in a related mechanical or facilities role
- Strong mechanical and HVAC knowledge
- Proven troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
- Basic computer skills and clear communication
- Reliability, teamwork, and a safety‑first mindset
Why This Role
- Stable, weekday schedule with hands‑on technical work
- Opportunity to support critical healthcare facility operations
- Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition coverage and paid parental leave
👉 Apply today and help keep our facilities safe, efficient, and running at their best.
Job Summary:
Operates and performs routine repairs and preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems, boilers and power plant equipment. Assists with complex and non-routine maintenance tasksJob Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitors operate and adjust facility equipment and power plant machinery following defined procedures.
Monitors emergency power units during emergency operations to assure they operating normally. Performs a restart of power plant operations following defined procedures.
Responds to trouble calls in the facility, assesses, troubleshoots and remedies the issue.
Monitors off-site properties and notifies appropriate staff and/or contractors to handle problems or concerns.
Utilizes the computerized building automation system as appropriate to resolve issues.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
High School diploma/GED or equivalent years of experience
EXPERIENCE
One year experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Rare driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
None
Department:
9232000182 PLO-RiponWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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