Engineer III

Overview

Performs complex maintenance and repair services of the hospital’s physical plant; equipment, buildings and properties. Duties may include one or more of the following areas: mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or HVAC. Operates and maintains stationary gas and oil fired boilers and auxiliaries in supplying hot water and steam for other power generating purposes.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC and Whittier Hospital Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrates behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC- WHMC. The employee shall support WHMC
- Whittier Hospital Medical Center’s strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to;
Customer Service, Patient’s Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and AHMC-WHMC initiatives.

• Consistently applies infection control policies/practices.
• Understands and practices standard precautions for self and others in patient care activities.
• Understands and practices appropriate disease-specific isolation.
• Appropriately handles and disposes of sharps (i.e., needles, etc.) as required.
• Ensures sterility of supplies and equipment.
• Meets population/age specific competencies per unit specific addendum.
• Attends department specific education/training, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Participates in department specific performance improvement project.
• Provides a safe and sanitary environment for patients, family, staff, and self.

• Performs complex plumbing, electrical repair, steam fitting and general maintenance.
• Services equipment by lubricating, cleaning, replacing parts, and making minor adjustments.
• Performs building maintenance requiring carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC.
• Operates and maintains repairing of boilers, refrigeration units, air conditioning units, ice machines and electronic and pneumatic controls.
• Understands and able to safely operate and repair all central plant equipment, including, but not limited to boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps and compressors.
• Performs electrical installation and maintenance; understands the operation of electrical motors, controllers and related electrical equipment; can wire and install standard 110 and 220 volt outlets.
• Understands refrigeration systems and chilled water systems; vacuum systems, reclaim freon, and add freon as needed.
• Tests runs emergency generators and understands the operation of transfer switch.
• Performs plumbing installation and maintenance.
• Understands and able to perform preventive maintenance of all equipment as assigned.

• Initiates work requests for building and equipment repairs.

• Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal interaction with patients, visitors, nurses, physicians, and other associates.
• Accepts direction from Nursing Director and Nursing Care Manager on assigned unit.
• Consistently communicates in a manner that demonstrates a positive and cooperative attitude.
• Observes patient confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate and professional body language.
• Completes any required reports legibly.

• Exhibits the service behaviors of AHMC-WHMC, resulting in exceptional hospitality service.
• Demonstrates consistent positive and timely communication with internal and external customers.
• Handles problems in a professional and proactive manner.
• Demonstrates teamwork, cooperation and responsiveness.
• Greets all people in a courteous and cordial manner.
• Communicates effectively in person and on the telephone, and resolves difficult situations with customers who may be frustrated or angry.
• Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting schedule to meet customer needs.
• Uses appropriate judgment and problem-solving skills to meet customer needs.
• Responds to all emergencies within the unit and follows up with appropriate actions.
• Projects a professional appearance and practices good hygiene.

• Wears appropriate protective clothing and uses proper body mechanics.
• Satisfactorily completes all safety education in-services.
• Proactively identifies safety issues, resolves and/or offers suggestions for improvement.
• Handles and uses chemicals appropriately.

• Must have minimum of five years' experience in construction, carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, or HVAC.
• Must have demonstrated experience, proficiency, and expertise (or license) in one or more of the above areas.
• Working knowledge in computer energy management systems.
• Working knowledge in various mechanical hand held tools required in the performance of the trade.
• Working knowledge of power equipment, drills, saws, pneumatic tools, compressor, airless sprays.
• Working knowledge of pumps and pumping systems.
• Working knowledge of scaffolding and ladders.
• Working…