Maintenance Engineer

Job Summary / Purpose

Operates and insures correct, effective operation of stationary engines, steam boilers and accessories, central chilled water plant, building management systems and mechanical equipment to provide services to the hospital.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Operates, adjusts, and regulates steam boilers, compressors, generators, pumps, chillers, cooling towers and building management systems.
• Observes steam-flow meters, carbon dioxide meters, pressure and draft gauges and adjust valves to attain reading within specified requirements.
• Periodically records readings in the logbook.
• Removes and tests water to determine hardness.
• Conducts other chemical checks on water and adjusts chemicals as needed.
• Is responsible for oiling and greasing moving mechanisms, maintaining proper water condition in boilers and cleaning boilers.
• Observes state and local regulations such as periodically shutting down boilers and inspecting interiors for scale deposits.
• Detects warning signals and machinery malfunctions by sound.
• Has responsibility for the functioning of the emergency generators and their periodic testing.
• Clears and resets the Pneumatic tube system as requested while maintaining the plant in a clean and orderly condition.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required
• Two years experience in a power plant setting
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Training

• Considerable knowledge of the processed and techniques of boiler operation and generating equipment
• Standard medical and nursing equipment, special equipment or office equipment found in the assigned area
• Computer/ data entry knowledge

Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions; activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to extreme cold: temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• The worker is subject to extreme heat: temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• The worker is subject to hazards such as working with electrical currents, working around moving mechanical parts, climbing on scaffolding, slippery surfaces oils and chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions; one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin; gases, poor ventilation, fumes, dust.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.