Plant Engineer III - FT - Nights - Anne Arundel Med Ctr

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on hospital air conditioning, heating, air supply, and refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on all boiler and HVAC plant equipment, including maintaining order and cleanliness within the boiler room. (On second and third shift, perform corrective maintenance and emergency repairs throughout the Medical Center).
• Makes rounds of the boiler room and designated auxiliary machinery spaces to monitor equipment and operations.
• Performs required safety tests on boilers on every shift, recording readings every two hours on critical plant equipment in service.
• Checks water levels on all heating and cooling systems in use.
• Collects water samples from each system and conducts tests to determine proper chemical content.
• Maintains all reports and logs according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Reports promptly all malfunctions of equipment or other irregularities to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in the computerized maintenance management system for work and equipment documentation.
• Monitors and manages building climate using the energy management computer system.
• Cleans and unclogs drains and toilets, repairs water faucets, flushometers, performs installation of plumbing fixtures and piping, and performs repairs in steam, oxygen, vacuum, and other medical gases.
• Requests assistance from plumbers, painters, HVAC technicians, carpenters, and plant operators when necessary.
• Performs electrical maintenance on receptacles, light switches, electrical circuits, and fixtures.
• Performs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance on air conditioning units, fans, air handlers, water heaters, converters, ductwork, and system controls.
• Disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• One or more years of specialized training in appropriate technical fields consisting of carpentry, painting, light construction.
• Must be familiar with basic mechanical tools.
• Three to five years’ experience in Plant Operations.
• Valid Maryland driver's license and a driving record with no more than two (2) points.
• First Grade Stationary Plant Engineer License from the State of Maryland.
• Universal CFC Certification (EPA) preferred.

Working Conditions

• There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.
• Physical Demands: Heavy work environment.

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Pay

Pay Range: $24—$50 USD

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

Benefit offerings based on employment status.