Stationary Engineer Plant Ops - Third Shift

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Full Time Manual Labor Chicago, IL, US

Salary Range: $45.14 To $45.14 Hourly

Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit community-focused healthcare provider, Loretto offers its community a unique patient-centered healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education. The hospital staff are committed to providing the best possible medical care in a holistic, safe and comfortable resident environment.

By empowering patients with knowledge and resources, Loretto Hospital strives to cultivate a culture of proactive medical management within the community, with the goal of increasing the quality of life for patients and community residents.

Under supervision of the Chief Engineer, Operates and tends to the hospital’s boiler, boiler auxiliary and other plant accessory equipment; control pumps and other auxiliary for proper functioning of facilities. Operates air conditioning equipment and air handling units; operate the emergency generator when needed and manages the operation of the physical plant during his/her shift and maintain required logs/reports. This candidate is required to respond to the hospital pager and to Support Services Administration.

• Under general supervision, performs normal repair work on buildings, furniture and equipment in an effective manner.
• Effectively operate and maintain boilers, fire pump and fire alarm system, air conditioning equipment and air handling units, air compressors domestic and hot water system, air conditioning and heating system, cooling towers, vacuum pumps, emergency generator, elevators, refrigerator equipment, etc. to obtain a safe operable environment.
• Operates and maintains domestic water tanks and systems.
• Assist with sustaining inventory of parts and supplies, as needed.
• Responds to all fire alarms and disaster codes; effectively operates emergency equipment as needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency with power tools and equipment.
• Provides a safe environment for occupants of buildings and grounds.
• Maintains equipment for operable condition and accurately maintain daily logs on all equipment.
• Participates with conducting daily inspections of hospital areas; to ensure continuity of services.
• Supports the entire Plant Operations department to meet the goals and objectives of Support Services.
• Manages time in a productive and reliable manner, completing work assignments.
• The ability to except or respond to change in a manner that promotes and supports departmental/hospital goals and objectives, is essential.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows safety/infection control policies and other procedures to ensure a safe environment for self and others; addresses potential safety concerns related to equipment and the working environment.
• Provides and give cooperative and courteous service to patients, visitors, staff, physicians, volunteers and other internal/external customers; ensuring that communication and job activity result in a positive customer experience.
• Operate power tools and equipment: electric drills, sander, scroll saw, table saw, radial arm saw, drill press, etc.
• Adjusts work schedule to accommodate changing priorities of the hospital.
• Follows established emergency, infection control and/or universal precautions and procedures as required.
• Attends mandatory in-service(s) related to safety and/or infection control.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state…