First Class Engineer

General Summary of Position

Under general supervision performs stationary engineer work in the hospital power plant involving a variety of routine and fairly complex problems. To ensure all equipment and systems are properly operating for a maximum safety and comfortable environment.

• Technical/Mechanical:
  • Operates, maintains and performs preventative maintenance on technical equipment. Operates boilers, water chillers, pumps, air compressors and generators to provide steam, electrical power, heat and chilled water throughout the hospital.
  • Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on water/steam distribution systems and other boiler-associated systems.
  • Interprets technical information related to equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Maintains constant watch over dials, meters and gauges to assure proper operation and to detect malfunctioning equipment.
  • Records data in appropriate logs and operates boiler room EMS systems.
  • Runs tests on boiler and cooling tower water and adjusts treatment dosage as needed.
  • Maintains proper operation of pneumatic tube system.
  • Makes quality improvement or cost containment recommendations and sees through approval and implementation stages.
• Customer Service:
  • Consistently displays professionalism in dealings with customers, staff and physicians.
  • Promptly answers customer and staff requests.
  • Approaches, greets and offers assistance and direction to patients, family members, physicians and others who may need help in finding their way.
  • Takes initiative to solve problems and recommends improvements of hospital procedures and intra- or interdepartmental processes.
• Development:
  • Participates with supervisors in identifying learning needs.
  • When learning needs are identified participates in training and development activities.
  • Attends hospital-sponsored training programs as required by the department.
  • Completes all mandatory requirements within allotted timeframe for completion.
• Organizational Knowledge:
  • Works effectively within and between departments.
  • Participates in departmental projects.
  • Participates in interdepartmental activities when asked.
  • Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors and managers both inside and outside the unit.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Equivalent work experience in lieu of education may be considered.

• 1-2 years/2-3 years of experience as first class engineer required.
• Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred.

• Maryland First Class Stationary Engineer License required.

• Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of building equipment and systems techniques and codes.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including all State, Federal and JCAHO regulation.

USD $34.54 – USD $65.34 /Hr.