<p>Steam Plant Operator - Full Time - Day/Nights</p> <p>Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.</p> <p>The Steam Plant Operator is responsible for operation and maintenance of high pressure, gas and oil fired steam boilers. The operator will complete required record keeping as necessary for the plant and equipment.</p> <p>Roles and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation protocols, and internal/external disaster procedures, including personal role during a fire.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains a safe environment by staying alert to potential hazards like wet floors, blocked egress, and other unsafe conditions.</p> </li><li> <p>Keeps work area clean, safe, and organized daily, following infection prevention and universal precautions.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides excellent customer service, ensuring no substantiated complaints from patients, physicians, staff, or visitors.</p> </li><li> <p>Uses proper lifting techniques to prevent injuries and proactively addresses environmental safety hazards.</p> </li><li> <p>Locks and tags out unsafe equipment for repair and promptly reports it to the Facility Manager.</p> </li><li> <p>Operates steam plant boilers according to manufacturer's specifications and required codes, performing approved tests and maintaining required water treatment levels.</p> </li><li> <p>Records and reports boiler operation data to the designated manager, ensuring all preventive maintenance is conducted on time.</p> </li><li> <p>Complies with medical center and local fire safety codes, demonstrating knowledge of emergency response procedures and firefighting equipment.</p> </li><li> <p>Uses the Facility Work Order System, follows "Lock Out - Tag Out" procedures, and assists with other facility tasks, including swing operator duties at the main hospital.</p> </li></ul> <p>Required Skilled and Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Education - High School Diploma / GED </li><li>Experience - Ability to operate high pressure boiler systems. Recommended is a minimum three years' experience in operating high-pressure boilers. </li><li>Licensure - A clean valid NYS Driver's license. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li>This position requires the ability to lift objects. The physical ability to rapidly respond to equipment failures within the plant is required. Work may include climbing ladders and working from heights above the boilers. The candidate will have the ability to work inside the plant with a warmer than normal environment which is not air conditioned. Good communication skills and the ability to work independently are required for this position. </li></ul> <p>Location and Travel Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Location: Cayuga Medical Center - 101 Dates Drive Ithaca NY, 14850 </li><li>Shift: Swing Shift - The employee will work all shifts applicable to the role. </li></ul> <p>Pay Range Disclosure:</p> <ul> <li>$29.00 to $37.00 per hour </li></ul> <p>Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.</p> <p>We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.</p> <p>If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.</p> <p>I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.</p> <p>I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.</p> <p>I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.</p>