Stationary Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Plant Operations

 

SCHEDULE: Full-Time regular; 40 hours per week; day shift; Sunday: 7:00am to 3:00pm; Monday thru
Thursday: 7:00am to 3:30pm

 

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Valid California Drivers License. CFC Certificate.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Three years related experience and/or training. Competency to operate microprocessor
based devices. Capable of performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC equipment(including chillers and boilers), electrical distribution, and operating room equipment. Must possess a working knowledge of medical gas distribution and alarm systems, water treatment, steam systems, refrigeration, compressors, pumps, electric motors, and variable frequency drives. Journeyman level field service experience in industrial electrical and/or refrigeration. Understanding of preventive maintenance and work order system, preferably MP2. Working knowledge and ability to perform duties of all trade classifications including electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization. Ability to regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Engineering background in acute care hospital preferred.

 

DUTIES: Under general supervision, performs tasks in support of physical plant equipment/systems and
operations, including life support and life safety equipment. May be required to work in emergency
situations during off hours and on weekend shifts. Performs inspections and adjustments of equipment. Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, operation and maintenance manuals and other documents to determine proper operation. Troubleshoots and problem solve under normal and abnormal situations. Operates, adjusts and analyzes various pieces of physical plant equipment through use of computers and microprocessor based devices. Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications. Performs other duties as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Corporate Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintainingconfidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.

 

COMPETENIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies: Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Problems Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes
information skillfully; develops alternative solutions. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments. Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; treats co-workers, patients, and facility visitors with respect. Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; reads and interprets written information. Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; balances team and individual
responsibilities.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The incumbent is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The incumbent is occasionally required to sit. The incumbent must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the incumbent is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The incumbent is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The incumbent is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.