Operating Engineer

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Key Position Details:

• 2B Boilers License or Higher required
• Full-time position including an every other weekend rotation
• Typically scheduled for evening shifts from either 3:00p-11:00p or 3:00p-11:30p
• L-70-represented, benefit-eligible position.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Modification, maintenance, repairs, and operation of the heating plant equipment and boilers.
  • Operate and maintain the main system power plant.
  • Monitors operating pressures and temperatures of systems continuously.
  • Tests and adjusts boiler water treatment sensor to maintain proper boiler water chemistry.
  • Repairs pumps, valves, and related equipment.
  • Cleans and maintains assigned mechanical rooms and equipment.
  • May need to provide steam for services (sterilizes) and heat.
  • May need to provide deionized water and reverse ozmonics water to various labs.
• Modify and repair building systems and equipment
  • Performs preventative and corrective maintenance.
  • Clean and maintain shop area, equipment and tools.
  • May need to operate trucks to plow snow and lawn equipment.
  • May need to preform emergency repairs on patient care non-clinical equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
• Vocational or Technical Training in absorption and centrifugal air conditioning preferred
• 2 to 5 years of experience in refrigeration, welding, HVAC, pneumatic control and fire systems in a Hospital setting preferred
• Licensed Operating/Engineer required

Physical Demands
Heavy Work:
Lifting weight Up to 100 lbs. occasionally, Up to 50 lbs. frequently