Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

JOB SUMMARY:

Operates plant equipment including, but not limited to, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, generators, compressors, vacuum, medical gas, fire pump, fire alarm, building controls, and many other building infrastructure systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:High School or GED. Ability to read, write, and comprehend English (job- related instruction). Must be able to pass skills assessment for this level or above. First Grade Stationary Engineers license required.
2. Work Experience (Years and Area):Four years experience operating a central plant preferred, including ability to troubleshoot complex plant operations and maintenance problems.
3. Management Experience (Years and Area):
4. Equipment Operated:Valid Texas Drivers License preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contract)
Writing /Composing (Correspondence / Reports )
2. Other Skills:
Analytical Mathematics
P.C.

Work Schedule:

Flexible Overtime

Other Requirements:

• Ability to keep records of activities performed.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings.
• Able calculate and interpret quantities using standard measuring devices.