Stationary Engineer, Full Time

About the Role

A Stationary Engineer performs skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, power, water, water treatment, and other mechanical systems in a County hospital, institution, large office building, or complex of buildings. This role may also involve instructing or leading other engineers and resident workers.

Responsibilities

• Follow oral and written directions and demonstrate mechanical ability.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Install, operate, and repair various types of equipment in the plants.
• Read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Lay out work for others and direct them in tasks.
• Analyze situations accurately and take effective actions.
• Maintain and adjust temperatures for different buildings to ensure comfort.
• Demonstrate initiative, dependability, good judgment, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Exhibit behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise).
• Perform all other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of related experience.
• High School diploma is required.
• Valid license or certification as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Skills

• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Effective communication in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of job-appropriate technology and software applications.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

• Extended walking or standing.
• Ability to climb stairs/ladder, stoop, bend, crawl, and perform repetitive motions.
• Carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds.
• Lift, push, or pull objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices.
• Visual acuity for operating machines or motor vehicles and performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks.

Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions

• Fast-paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.
• Frequent outdoor work, subject to potential hazards.
• Exposure to extreme weather, high temperatures, noisy or dusty areas, and confined spaces.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.