Watch Engineer

Job Description

Performs a variety of duties relating to providing and maintaining the hospital's heat, light and power as well as vacuum, air pressure, water, air conditioning, etc.

Job Responsibility

• Maintains and controls operation of all boiler plant equipment for proper generation of steam for heating, cooking and sterilization and maintenance of hot water temperatures.

• Monitors, controls and operates boilers, auxiliary generators air conditioning and ventilating equipment, vacuum and compressed air systems, electric power and miscellaneous equipment.

• Makes regular rounds and inspects equipment to maintain pressures and ensure proper water levels.

• Tests and treats boiler water and air conditioning systems with specified chemicals.

• Reads meters and gauges to determine the operating condition of their equipment and regulates the flow of water and fuel in accordance with needs and standards.

• Prepares equipment for inspection and performs scheduled tests of equipment, i.e., safety valves, water columns, etc.

• Cleans, lubricates, maintains, repairs and adjusts all equipment, piping and other related systems as per preventative maintenance program.

• Installs and constructs replacements and improvements as directed and reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.

• Keeps the plant operation logs for the shift and notes any unusual problems or conditions as well as maintains records for ordering fuel and other supplies.

• Monitors alarm panels and HVAC panels for regular conditions and takes appropriate action in the event of a system failure.

• Responds to emergency problems with elevators, electrical systems, flooding, stoppages or plant equipment and makes emergency repairs as necessary.

• Maintains tools, equipment and work area in clean, safe and orderly condition.

• Maintains records of PM's maintenance and inspections noting defects and deficiencies and tags defective equipment for non-use when necessary.

• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and repair parts and assists in preparation of requisitions as necessary.

• Utilizes appropriate safety equipment when necessary.

• Assists in removing snow and ice from Hospital grounds when required.

• Serves as a member of the Hospital's fire brigade.

• May be required to perform related, unrelated and other departmental duties as required and may be assigned maintenance and other construction work outside of his specific job title.

• Regularly reports to work when scheduled.

• Adapts to new or unusual situations without affecting performance or work procedures within the department.

• Adheres to Human Resource policy and procedures.

• Attends all required Hospital in-service programs.

• Performs related duties, as required.

• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

• Minimum of One (1) year of advanced trade school or three (3) years experience in field of refrigeration and air conditioning, required. 1 year experience in similar position, preferred.

• Local or state license required for specific class of equipment operated.

• Familiarity with tools, methods of many trades and knowledge of building and safety codes.

• Must be educated on the use of a particulate respirator (mask) and have a medical evaluation prior to using mask. If indicated, employee will be referred for further pulmonary evaluation.

• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).