Maintenance Engineer - Full Time, Nights (Van Nuys)

Position Summary

The Maintenance Engineer performs duties necessary to keep the physical structure and associated equipment of the hospital in good repair, including boilers, HVAC, electrical work, mechanical repairs, woodwork and painting.

Essential Job Functions/Major Areas Of Responsibility

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses electrical and mechanical device malfunctions (pumps, boilers, engines, motors, conveyor systems, laboratory equipment, etc.).
• Repairs or replaces defective parts, lubricates and equipment.
• Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufactures specifications, with hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Replaces or repairs damaged or worn heating ventilation and air conditioning parts and equipment.
• Assists in maintaining and repairing HVAC controls and associated equipment.
• Constructs, repairs and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, partitions and other parts of the hospital buildings, using hand and power tools according to oral and written instructions.
• Applies paint, varnish, stains, enamels or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exteriors surfaces, trimmings and fixtures of the hospital.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all types of equipment per facility schedule.
• Calibrates thermostatic controls and pressure differential gauges.
• Maintains awareness and upkeep of the physical plant of the hospital.
• Fires boilers and controls generation of a continuous supply of steam for heating hospital buildings and to power machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Inspects and observes pressures of liquid and vapor with instrumentation to ensure efficient operation.
• Takes conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful approach regarding work activities.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital/corporate policies and HIPAA privacy regulations.
• Complies with all hospital fire and safety rules.

Core Organizational Values

• ACCOUNTABILITY: We honor our commitments and focus on "how it can be done". Take "ownership" of a problem to resolutionBe responsibleMake it happen
• INNOVATION: We embrace change and continually seek new ways to improve. Generate new ideasOffer solutions to Solve Organizational ChallengesMaintain an Open MindEmbrace change
• TEAMWORK: We recognize trusting relationships are key to achieving success. Work together to achieve goalLearn and anticipate need needs of clients
• EXCELLENCE: We are committed to the highest quality and safety standards. Act and look professional at all timesFollow up on requests even if outside your departmentShow you care, say "I'll find out"
• COMPASSION: We understand and reflect the diverse communities we serve. Be sincere, use people's namesTreat others as you want to be treatedOffer to help others; "How can I help?"Show respect by listening as much as you speak
• INTEGRITY: We are down-to-earth, honest and approachable. Do the right thing, the first timeOffer to help others; "How can I assist you?"Honor your word and commitments

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One year previous experience as a maintenance engineer in plant operations
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment to resolve issues
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills
• HVAC Certification
• Boiler Operator License
• Previous hospital plant operations experience

Physical Requirements

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Frequently
• Climb or Balance - Occasionally
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Constantly
• Seeing - Constantly
• Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Frequently
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Occasionally
• Driving - Occasionally

Pay Rate

• Min - $24.40
• Max - $33.60