First Class Engineer

About The Job

General Summary of Position: Under general supervision performs stationary engineer work in the hospital power plant involving a variety of routine and fairly complex problems. To ensure all equipment and systems are properly operating for a maximum safety and comfortable environment.

Technical/Mechanical

• Operates, maintains, and performs preventative maintenance on technical equipment.
• Operates boilers, water chillers, pumps, air compressors, and generators to provide steam, electrical power, heat, and chilled water throughout the hospital.
  • a. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on water /steam distribution systems other boiler associated systems.
  • b. Interprets technical information related to equipment operation and maintenance.
  • c. Maintains constant watch over dials, meters, and gauges to assure proper operation and to detect malfunctioning equipment.
  • d. Records data in appropriate logs and operates boiler room EMS systems.
  • e. Runs tests on boiler and cooling tower water and adjusts treatment dosage as needed.
  • f. Maintains proper operation of pneumatic tube system.
  • g. Makes quality improvement or cost containment recommendations and sees through approval and implementation stages.

Customer Service

• Consistently displays professionalism in dealings with customers, staff, and physicians.
• Promptly answers customer and staff requests.
  • a. Approaches, greets, and offers assistance and direction to patients, family members, physicians, and others who may need help in finding their way.

Development

• Participates with supervisors in identifying learning needs.
• When learning needs are identified, participates in training and development activities.
  • a. Attends hospital-sponsored training programs as required by the department.
  • b. Completes all mandatory requirements within allotted timeframe for completion.

Organizational Knowledge

• Works effectively within and between departments.
• Participates in departmental projects.
  • a. Participates in interdepartmental activities when asked.
  • b. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit.

Minimal Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required and equivalent work experience in lieu of education may be considered.
• Experience: 1-2 years for 2-3 years of experience as first class engineer required, previous experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: Maryland First Class Stationary Engineer License required.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers; Knowledge of building equipment and systems techniques and codes; Knowledge of regulatory requirements including all State, Federal, and JCAHO regulations.

Pay: USD $34.54 - USD $65.34 /Hr.