General Summary of Position

Job Summary: Performs stationary engineer work in the hospital power plant, involving a variety of routine and complex problems. To ensure all equipment and systems are properly operating for a maximum safety and comfortable environment.

Primary Duties:

Operates, maintains, and performs preventative maintenance on technical equipment. Operates boilers, water chillers, pumps, air compressors and generators to provide steam, electrical power, heat, and chilled water throughout hospital.
Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on water/steam distribution systems and other boiler associated systems.
Interprets technical information related to equipment operation and maintenance and maintains constant watch over dials, meters, and gauges to assure proper operation and to detect malfunctioning equipment.
Records data in appropriate logs and operates boiler room EMS systems and makes quality improvement or cost containment recommendations and sees through approval and implementation stages.
Runs tests on boiler and cooling tower water and adjusts treatment dosage as needed. Maintains proper operation of pneumatic tube system.
Works effectively within and between departments. Participates in departmental projects and consistently displays professionalism in dealings with customers, staff, and physicians.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required.
Equivalent work experience in lieu of education may be considered required.
1-2 years of experience as a first-class engineer, required.
Previous experience in a hospital setting, preferred.
Maryland First Class Stationary Engineer License, required.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements including all State, Federal and JCAHO regulations.

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