Plant Operator

St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Job Requisition: PLANT001751
Employment Type Part-time
Shift: Rotating- Evening/Nights
Hours Per Week: 24 hour/week

Hiring range: $ 22.74 - $30.41

Starting Rate: $25.01/hr., this rate includes differentials.

Below are the shift differentials based on eligible shifts worked:

• Weekday evening shift - additional 10%
• Weekday night shift - additional 15%
• Weekend day shift - additional 10%
• Weekend evening & night shifts - additional 21%

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:
• Monitors and maintains all power house equipment. Performs daily readings of various plant levels, pressures and temperatures and make adjustments as needed.
• Performs daily chemical tests on boilers, softeners and condensate return water and adjust chemical feeds. Opens boilers annually for inspection and calibrates boiler fuel/air ratios.
• Responds to calls or alarms regarding problems in regulating temperature. Monitors electrical usage and makes necessary changes.
• Removes and installs equipment as required including alignment of pumps and motors for service.
• Possesses knowledge of building automation system for control of air handlers and associated equipment and understanding of pneumatic tube system to assist maintenance mechanics with troubleshooting system problems.
• Assists with snow removal.
• Assists with the moving of items within/between locations and from/to storage, including furniture, equipment and files.Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.

Complexity of Work:
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment:
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• Required Credential(s): Valid NYS drivers license required.

Education

• High school diploma/GED with 5 years of experience working with boilers, steam, HVAC, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
• Basic knowledge or understanding of steam boilers, steam traps, PRV’s, and delivery of steam.
• Experience in the Healthcare industry or large facility power plants preferred.
• Participate in ongoing training, certification maintenance, and competency assessments.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Takes initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

• Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.

• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.