Operating Engineer

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

May 15, 2024

Department:

16008072 Facilities NE Labor - Mercy Maint

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

L70-1-Mercy Engineers

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Provides modification, maintenance, repairs, and operation of the heating plant equipment and boilers. When not scheduled to work in the power plant, this position modifies and repairs building systems and equipment.

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