Plant Operator

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world .

As a Plant Operator, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring reliable delivery of steam and chilled water to support essential heating and cooling operations. In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining optimal steam pressure and water levels in boilers in accordance with established departmental protocols and guidance from facilities leadership.

This is an exciting role as it places you at the heart of essential facility operations, where your expertise directly impacts the comfort and functionality of the entire building. The position offers continuous opportunities to deepen your technical skills while contributing to a highly skilled, safety-focused team and provides development and growth opportunities to grow in your career.

A caregiver in this position works days from 6:00AM – 2:30PM, with on-call requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Be responsible for operation of the steam plant during assigned shift and in emergency conditions/situations.

• Ensure safe and effective operation of the plant.

• Regenerate and recharge water-conditioning equipment and adjust chemical treatment in the boiler water, chilled water and condensing tower water at the assigned location.

• Maintain daily log of equipment status and activities performed during the shift and convey all conditions to the next shift.

• Assist in inventory, equipment rotation, PM and repair schedules, readings and report to the Manager any abnormal conditions.

• Troubleshoot steam/chiller plant systems and correct systems problems.

• Assist in monthly testing of emergency generators.

• Work with Boiler Mechanic and other facilities personnel to ensure the safe and effective operation of the steam/chiller plant.

• Occasionally be assigned across multiple Cleveland Clinic locations.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Two years of experience operating high-capacity boilers over thirty horsepower and other steam/chiller plant equipment or systems experience

• OR internship experience with a Third-Class Stationary Engineer License or High-Pressure Boiler Operator License

• Military experience such as Machinists Mate (MM), Electric Power Production (3E0X2) or similar will be considered

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Third Class Stationary Engineer License (CCE) or High-Pressure Boiler Operator License through the Florida Department of Commerce

• Experience operating steam turbines

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Ability to move/transport items weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to install, repair and maintain systems, equipment, fixtures and/or structures.
• Ability to distinguish color.
• Ability to climb ladders.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $25.13

Maximum hourly: $38.33

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).