Utility Technician - Plant Operations
Providence Health & Services, Olympia, WA, United States
Overview
Join the Facilities team at St. Peter Hospital and play a vital role in keeping a single, well‑supported campus running smoothly. This opportunity is ideal for experienced HVAC‑R Technicians, Stationary or Plant Engineers, Central Utility Plant or Boiler Operators, Electricians, Controls Technicians, and Fire Alarm and/or Fire Sprinkler Technicians who enjoy hands‑on troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and ownership of their work. You’ll support critical hospital infrastructure in an award‑recognized, environmentally focused facilities department while benefiting from innovative scheduling options, limited outside work, and strong shift incentives. With competitive wages, certification premiums, and union support, this role offers long‑term stability for skilled professionals who take pride in figuring things out and keeping essential systems operating at their best.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Peter Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient‑focused, whole‑person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Responsibilities
Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and ownership of hospital infrastructure to ensure reliable operation.
Support critical systems including commercial ventilation, emergency power, electrical distribution, chillers, hydronic systems, and control/low voltage systems.
Collaborate with the Facilities team to maintain a safe, efficient campus environment.
Required Qualifications
Upon hire: National EPA Section 608 Certification – State/County/City Trade License Authority
3 years of experience and working knowledge of commercial ventilation systems, emergency power generation, electrical distribution, chillers, hydronic systems and control/low voltage systems
Preferred Qualifications
1 year of experience with Siemens Building System‑Apogee
1 year of experience with HVAC air and hydronic balancing
1 year of experience with testing and troubleshooting simplex fire alarm systems
1 year of experience working in a healthcare setting
1 year of experience with operating, testing and troubleshooting of emergency generators and transfer switches
Why Join Providence?
Our best‑in‑class benefits are designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” We provide best‑in‑class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across multiple states.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings free from discrimination and harassment. We are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce and equal opportunities for advancement.
Pay and Benefits
Posted wage range: $46.47 – $58.34 per hour. The base pay range is shown; additional compensation may be available (e.g., shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses). Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) with employer matching, health care benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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Join the Facilities team at St. Peter Hospital and play a vital role in keeping a single, well‑supported campus running smoothly. This opportunity is ideal for experienced HVAC‑R Technicians, Stationary or Plant Engineers, Central Utility Plant or Boiler Operators, Electricians, Controls Technicians, and Fire Alarm and/or Fire Sprinkler Technicians who enjoy hands‑on troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and ownership of their work. You’ll support critical hospital infrastructure in an award‑recognized, environmentally focused facilities department while benefiting from innovative scheduling options, limited outside work, and strong shift incentives. With competitive wages, certification premiums, and union support, this role offers long‑term stability for skilled professionals who take pride in figuring things out and keeping essential systems operating at their best.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Peter Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient‑focused, whole‑person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Responsibilities
Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and ownership of hospital infrastructure to ensure reliable operation.
Support critical systems including commercial ventilation, emergency power, electrical distribution, chillers, hydronic systems, and control/low voltage systems.
Collaborate with the Facilities team to maintain a safe, efficient campus environment.
Required Qualifications
Upon hire: National EPA Section 608 Certification – State/County/City Trade License Authority
3 years of experience and working knowledge of commercial ventilation systems, emergency power generation, electrical distribution, chillers, hydronic systems and control/low voltage systems
Preferred Qualifications
1 year of experience with Siemens Building System‑Apogee
1 year of experience with HVAC air and hydronic balancing
1 year of experience with testing and troubleshooting simplex fire alarm systems
1 year of experience working in a healthcare setting
1 year of experience with operating, testing and troubleshooting of emergency generators and transfer switches
Why Join Providence?
Our best‑in‑class benefits are designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” We provide best‑in‑class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across multiple states.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings free from discrimination and harassment. We are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce and equal opportunities for advancement.
Pay and Benefits
Posted wage range: $46.47 – $58.34 per hour. The base pay range is shown; additional compensation may be available (e.g., shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses). Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) with employer matching, health care benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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