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Maintenance Tech III Boiler

Martinsville, Virginia

Req ID 7455-13245 Post Date Mar. 18, 2025 CategorySupport Services / Trades FacilitySovah Health - Martinsville
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Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose.  Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health – Martinsville, is a full service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncology services.
Where We Are:
In Martinsville, explore culture and arts, enjoy kayaking or hiking and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to guarantee that you and your family have a fun filled time!

Why Choose Us:
•    Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
•    Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
•    Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
•    Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
•    Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based training
•    And much more…
Job Summary

Sovah Health is looking for someone to perform preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment, systems and structures throughout the facility.
•    Make major and minor repairs on boiler equipment as required.
•    Make all necessary safety adjustments on boiler equipment as required.
•    Make necessary repairs to stem piping system and related devices (pumps, valves, regulators, etc.)
•    Performs daily boiler water tests and calculates proper chemical dosage and makes appropriate adjustments.
•    Maintains natural gas pressure regulating devices associated with boilers and related equipment
•    Performs manual blow-down of operating boilers as required.
•    Works closely with all regulatory authorities as required.
•    Performs all types of welding, soldering, brazing, cutting, and prefabricating metal structures and piping systems.
•    Orders all parts and equipment necessary.
•    Orders all boiler chemicals and reagents as required.
•    Diagnoses problems associated with fire tube boilers and make corrections as required..
•    Responsible for supervision of Power Plant Technician.
•    Maintains all records required on boilers.
•    Keeps accurate daily log.
•    Completes all documents required by cutting and welding permits.
•    Responsible for minor repairs to equipment, structures, and environmental systems.
•    Check and make T-stat adjustments.
•    Changes filters on all heating and cooling units.
•    Clean and maintain equipment rooms and shop areas.
•    Make minor repairs to nurse call system and tube system.
•    Replace broken belts on air handler units as needed.
•    Reset and check out tripped circuit breakers in electrical panels.
•    Acknowledge and reset fire alarm system.
•    Repair leaking valves and faucets.
•    Assist in construction projects as duties require, i.e. painting, patching or demolition.
•    Keeps daily log updated at all times.
•    Documents all information required by preventative maintenance program.
•    Records all medical gas readings as required.
•    Records all converter temperatures as required.
•    Checks and records all hot water tank temperatures.


Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education
Must complete/obtain High School Diploma or Equivalent within one year of hire date. Associate Degree In Electronics preferred.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including week-ends and holidays to insure appropriateness and continuity of care for the patients of Sovah Health.
Requires alternating On Call shifts.
Fulfills other assigned responsibilities, duties and tasks of them not specifically listed within this job description and as directed by employee’s supervisor.
Minimum Work Experience
Journeyman/Master Certification or minimum ten (10) years experience in boiler physics, plumbing, steam fitting and associated equipment repair.
Licenses:
Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record.


EEOC Statement:
SOVAH Health - Martinsville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.


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