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Peninsula Health
Reference Number 22240
Position Title Plant Technician
Employment Status Permanent Full Time
Location Frankston Hospital
Advertisement text • Supportive and dynamic team environment.
• Salary packaging benefits
• Accrued days off


Position Summary:
Peninsula Health currently has an opportunity for an experienced Plant Technician to join the team at Frankston Hospital.
The Plant Technician will have responsibilities for operation and maintenance of Hospital building services including, but not limited to steam generators & steam distribution systems, air conditioning systems & Building Automation/Access controls, hydraulic systems, emergency generators and medical gases equipment, etc.

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintenance: Principle responsibilities for both planned and breakdown maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Secondary responsibilities involve occasional minor repair work involving other trade tasks.
• Operation: Operate in a safe and efficient manner relevant hospital equipment.
• Issue Hot Work/ Environmental impact permits and isolate plant and equipment as directed for contractor maintenance.
Third party contractor’s induction & assisting, report on performance.
• Account: Account for materials and spare parts used, maintain stock levels of spare parts, support materials, chemical and medical gas stock.
Use computerised work delegation and reporting system (BEIMS) including data input for work status, date/hours worked etc.
• Safety: Adhere to Hospital safety procedures and policies manual. Participate is required trainings.
• General: Carry out other duties as may be required related to mechanical trade. Be familiar with fire disaster plan. Assist as required patients and/or staff during emergency procedures. Promote quality assurance processes to ensure improvement in Engineering & Facilities services.

Essential Selection Criteria:
• Trade qualifications (air conditioning technician, refrigeration mechanic), D electrical licence.
• Facilities Management experience in similar position in health care, educational, hospitality or similar environment (Client or Contractor side).
Please see the position description for a full list of essential and desirable criteria

Benefits:
• Supportive and dynamic team environment.
• Salary packaging benefits
• Accrued days off
• Opportunity to work with the latest equipment as well as to keep existing in operational order.

How to apply:
To apply, please click on the APPLY NOW button to forward you current resume and covering letter for consideration

Other Information:
• Ensuring the health and safety of our patients, visitors and staff is at the heart of everything we do. As part of this commitment, all new members of our team must meet the immunisation requirements of their role prior to commencement.
• Peninsula Health is committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
• Peninsula Health believes in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce where each person’s uniqueness is valued. Peninsula Health believes that by embracing the diverse life experiences and perspectives of our people, we will provide high-quality health care to all members of our community – regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, religion or sexual orientation.
Selection Criteria Essential: Trade Qualification (air conditioning technician, refrigeration mechanic)
Essential: D electrical licence.
Contact Person Alex Kubenko
Contact Number 97847850
Alternate Contact Person Wayne Cassel
Alternate Contact Number 97847850
Closing Date 31/08/2017
Position Description Plant Technician PD rev 4.pdf