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Plant Operator

On-site United States full time

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Job Title

Plant Operator

Location

Vero Beach

Facility

Indian River Hospital

Department

Facilities Engineering-Indian River Hospital

Job Code

001370

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

6:00am-2:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster . 

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-22. Posted 2026-10-19.

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