Engineering Specialist

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About the role

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of plumbing, HVAC equipment, life safety equipment, pumps, exhaust fans, pneumatic tube systems, building automation, Med Gas systems, electrical equipment, and nurse call systems. This position may also require utilizing an auger machine, compressed air, refrigeration equipment, and various mobile commercial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform both unscheduled and preventive maintenance-related mechanical repairs, including packaged A/C and heating equipment, air handling units, pneumatically controlled thermostat systems, boilers, chillers, generators, pneumatic tube systems, variable air volume boxes, and other mechanical and electrical equipment comprising the hospital’s utility system.
• Maintain assigned equipment in a safe and orderly manner and respond to emergency calls.
• Perform PM duties on all assigned equipment and enter information into the appropriate work order system.
• Perform required testing of backup generator system, boilers, and chillers. Must be proficient in automatic transfer switch technology and the maintenance of both transfer switches and generators.
• Respond to emergency calls and assist qualified technicians and other trained professionals on ETO gas Med Gas/Vacuum leaks, power outages, HVAC, plumbing, fire response, etc. Must demonstrate proficiency in all mechanical-related tasks to participate in the call-back program.
• Ensure DHEC and Joint Commission standards are followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• 5 years of experience working in a maintenance setting required.
• License in one or more of the following preferred: Journeyman Plumber, Journeyman Electrician, Licensed Stationary Engineer, or Mechanical/HVAC (Unlimited Air Conditioning).
• Certification with EPA, NICET, or Med Gas strongly preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of major hospital utilities to include HVAC, EPSS, plumbing, and elevator systems.
• Building automation system knowledge preferred.
• PC knowledge is a must.
• General knowledge of manual and automatic doors and ability to perform some finish work.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical or mechanical equipment, including conditioning/heating units, lighting equipment, commercial kitchen equipment, and VAV mechanical and electrical failures.

Schedule

Day shift

Location

Greer Medical Campus