Stationary Engineer-Facilities​/Plant Maintenance

Position Summary

Salary: $77.60 per hour. Division:
Operations and Support Services.

Job Title:

Stationary Engineer. Job Code: 630/633.

Reports to:

Chief of Facilities Services, Facilities Manager or designee.

The Stationary Engineer works for the Chief of Facilities Services and performs various daily assignments under the direction of the Facilities Engineering Manager or designee.

Watch Function:
Maintains a continuous watch on all machinery and equipment to insure uninterrupted supply of services and utilities.

Maintenance Function:
Maintains all mechanical equipment and machinery in all departments throughout the building.

• Education
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Four Year Stationary Engineers Apprenticeship Program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess current EPA CFC Certification, Universal Technician.
• Licensure
• N/A
• Working Experience
• Two years of journeyman level experience in operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment involving the use of automatic controls.
• Skills and Abilities
• Ability to read, understand and apply current codes and standards to all installations, modifications and maintenance assignments (California Title 8, Title 22, Title 24, JCAHO Environment of Care Standards, NFPA Life Safety Code, Uniform Building Code with California Amendments, Uniform Mechanical Code with California Amendments, Uniform Electrical Code with California Amendments, National Electrical Code).
• Thorough knowledge of high and low pressure boilers and of pneumatic, lighting, HVAC, and other mechanical equipment and of the methods, tools, materials and equipment used in operation, maintenance and repair. Knowledge of electrical service and distribution systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, manuals, diagrams and operating procedures.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and take prompt action during emergencies.
• Proficient with computer, Building Automation System, MS Word and Excel.
• Thorough knowledge of how to use and maintain plant tools and equipment.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Demonstrates efficient time management skills.
• Maintains priorities and organization of workload.
• Completes scheduled PMs, inspections and repairs in a timely manner, according to standards.
• Responds timely to all work order requests with highest emphasis on patient related complaints or service requests.
• Assures work area and plant engineering spaces are kept clean and orderly.
• Performs all tasks in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures.
• Follows procedure in the event of fire, power failure, disaster and/or other emergency.
• Maintains knowledge of use and application of all tools and instruments in the Facilities/Engineering Department.
• Maintains a record of regular and prompt attendance as scheduled.

• Monitors, inspects, maintains, or watches and keeps logs on systems and equipment such as medical gas delivery systems; HVAC system; fire alarm system; steam distribution system; water distribution system; electrical distribution system; emergency generator power system; nurse call system; med‑gas alarm system; code blue alarm system.
• Performs preventive maintenance duties on hospital physical structures.
• Performs assigned tasks in a professional manner reflecting highest integrity of the Engineering Department.
• Demonstrates clear written and verbal communication.
• Reads blueprints, interprets instructions and prepares specifications.
• Responsible for operation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of boiler equipment, HVAC equipment, emergency generator equipment and other related plant and facility equipment.
• Responsible for testing and treatment of boiler water, hot water system, chilled water system.
• Assists in maintaining electrical wiring, installing, replacing, repairing and testing electrical circuit equipment, appliances and lighting systems.
• Performs urgent corrective, routine and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical and plumbing…