JOB TITLE:Senior Facilities Plant TechnicianFLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
EFFECTIVE DATE: 7/2/24
DIVISION: Corporate Support
DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Facilities
SCHEDULE: 7a-3p / 12pm-8pm, On Call Required
JOB CODE: CLINICAL STATUS: Non-Clinical
LOCATION: Virginia Beach
NON-COMPETE: No
JOB SUMMARY This is a skilled position in the operation, maintenance, and servicing of boilers, feed water systems, steam hot water systems, pump delivery systems sterilizers and all related auxiliary equipment. Duties will include (but are not limited to) daily operation, maintenance, repair and inspection of Central Plant Systems (CPS) including steam boilers and piping, compressed air and vacuum systems, gas piping and plumbing systems as well as associated building equipment. Recording of all systems information data as required. Will provide oversight of Steam Sterilizer equipment, systems and contracted Vendors. Assists with general building maintenance and repairs at all facility locations. Work will be performed according to established operating and safety procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:% Maintains boilers and CPS systems for the purpose of ensuring that equipment is operating to required specifications and safely which includes performing preventive maintenance on all CPS including boilers, hot water heaters, feed water systems, pumps, air compressors and associated building equipment. 35 Diagnoses problems and/or failures in plumbing and heating and cooling systems, which includes skilled pipe and steam fitting duties. Responsible for repairs, adjustments, maintenance and installation of these systems. Facilitates work orders with Service Vendors to ensure systems operate as designed, when needed. 30 Manages and oversees Steam Sterilizer vendor for repairs, maintenance and operation of equipment. 15 Correctly identifies, troubleshoots and makes accurate and necessary repairs/adjustments within the facilities mechanical systems. 10 Performs maintenance and repair of up to 5 lbs. gas piping systems and associated equipment. 5 Performs backflow testing and repair of all DFU (Drainage Fixture Unit) devices at all locations. 5
JOB SPECIFICATIONSEducationREQUIREDDESCRIPTIONPREFERREDDESCRIPTION High School Diploma or GED
Licenses, Certification or Other Essential QualificationsREQUIREDDESCRIPTIONPREFERREDDESCRIPTION Valid Driver’s License Valid driver’s license and meet companys Health’s minimum requirements for driving company vehicles. Plumbers license Current Virginia plumbing license; or currently in process and obtained within one year of employment Backflow testing certification Current Virginia backflow certification (or must acquire certification within 12 months of employment)
ExperienceREQUIREDDESCRIPTIONPREFERREDDESCRIPTION 5 years Working with Boilers, Steam Pipe Systems and related equipment 5 years Experience in Pipefitting and/or Plumbing Installation, Maintenance or Repair to include copper, PVC, and cast iron 3 years Experience with air compressors, regulators and associated equipment 5 years Experience with vacuum, CO2 and compressed gas piping systems.
Knowledge & SkillsREQUIREDDESCRIPTIONPREFERREDDESCRIPTION Read diagrams Ability to read and understand Controls/Wiring Diagrams and Schematics Work Independently Perform job functions with little to no supervision Safety Clear understanding of OSHA and safety rules/regulations Effective Verbal, Written and Communication Skills Ability to communicate effectively to team members, management, LifeNet Health staff, and outside vendors. Plumbing Proficient in the repair of all aspects of plumbing (copper, PVC and cast iron) Welding Experience in the use of torches, soldering, brazing and welding
JOB DEMANDSUsing the below scale, identify how often an individual in the job would be exposed to or required to perform each of the Job Demands below.1 = Rarely (Less than 1%)2 = Occasionally (1 - 33%)3 = Frequently (34 – 65%)4 = Continuously (66-100%)Physical DemandsADA DEMANDFREQUENCY Balancing 3 Carrying Items (distance 5-10 feet) 3 Climbing (stairs / ladders / scaffolding) 3 Crawling 3 Crouching (bend at knees) 3 Grasping / handling 4 Keyboard Operation 3 Kneeling 3 Leg / Foot Use 3 Lifting (average 50 lbs) 3 Operation of Motorized Vehicle 3 Patient Transfers / Lifting 1 Pushing / Pulling 3 Rapid Mental / Hand / Eye Movement 3 Reaching (overhead / extension) 3 Sitting 3 Standing 4 Stooping (bend at waist) 3 Twisting (knees / waist / neck) 3 Walking 3
Sensory DemandsADA DEMANDFREQUENCY Hearing by Phone 3 Hearing in Person 3 Smell 2 Talking by Phone 3 Talking in Person 3 Vision: Computer Monitor 4 Vision: Correctable 3 Vision: Depth Perception 3 Vision: Distinguish Color 3
Cognitive DemandsADA DEMANDFREQUENCY Ability to Work Independently 3 Attention to Detail 4 High-Level Strategic / Creative / Critical Thinking 4 Read / Understand / Analyze / Recall Information 4 Speak / Write / Communicate Effectively 3
Psychological DemandsADA DEMANDFREQUENCY Deadlines / Fast-Paced Environment 3 Deals with Patient / Families Stress 1 Highly Repetitive Work 3 Interactions with Multiple People 3 Multi-Tasking / Rotating Among Multiple Functions 3
Scheduling DemandsADA DEMANDFREQUENCY Multiple Shifts 2 On-Time Arrivals 4 Overtime / Workweeks over 40 hours 4 Presence at Work Site (No Telecommuting) 4 Regular – Predictable Attendance 4 Travel by Plane, Automobile, and Other Public Transportation 1
Environmental DemandsADA DEMANDFREQUENCY Exposure to Fumes / Chemicals / Dust 3 Exposure to Humidity / Cold / Heat 4 Exposure to Noise / Vibrations 4 Exposure to Radiation 2 Exposure to Unusual Lighting 2 Handling Tools 3 Operation of Equipment 4 Potential Exposure to Infectious / Hazardous Materials 2 Potential Exposure to OSHA / Blood / Biological Materials 2 Required Hygiene Standards 3 Works in Sterile or Isolation Area 3 Works Indoors 3 Works Outdoors (in all types of weather) 3
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of the responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The time devoted to the activities listed may be changed and other duties may be assigned. 
