WMCH-Stationary Engineer

Position Overview

Operates, adjusts and regulates heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units (HVAC) that include boilers, chillers, hot water heaters, vacuum pumps, medical air, and emergency generator which provide lighting, heating, cooling, air flow and other sources of power for the hospital.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocation-trade school graduate or five (5) years of maintenance/mechanical experience.

• Three (3) years of maintenance/mechanical experience.

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all‑inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitors all mechanical and electrical controls and automatic features on equipment present in boiler room and mechanical rooms. Records readings of pressure gauges, thermometers, air/liquid flow meters and makes adjustments to equipment to maintain proper, efficient and safe operation, specified by hospital and regulatory policies and regulations.
• Maintains proper, safe and efficient operations of heating/cooling ventilating and air handling units, thermostats and humidistats to supply adequate air flow and temperature levels throughout the hospital.
• Monitors and tests medical gas panels present in boiler room office. Maintain, service and reserve banks of cylinders; change from reserve to "in use" banks when alarms are activated. Replace empty bank of nitrogen or nitrous oxide cylinders. Test for leaks. Change defective seals on medical gas outlets in all patient areas.
• Performs water tests on boilers, soft water system, and cooling tower water, closed loop heating and cooling water systems and adds chemical treatment as required to maintain proper water condition in related equipment.
• Operates and maintains boilers.
• Operates and maintains emergency generator. Records readings of generator usage during power loss, maintains oil, battery and cooling liquid levels to required levels.
• Maintains work area in clean and orderly condition; sweeps and mops boiler room floors. Keeps mechanical equipment in clean and safe working condition; paints equipment to preserve and restore appearance.
• Participates in fire alarm procedures as outlined in department policy manual when tripped by patients and personnel or due to real fire.
• Assists in instructing and training new personnel in proper procedures and safe operation of boiler plant.
• Charge person in absence of supervisor or Director of department.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent standing, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain established department and hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environment, infection and hazardous material control.
• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.

• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of assigned areas, necessary supplies and equipment.
• Must be able to read and follow written work assignments.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center: 606 WMCH Facilities Engineering

Address: 601 Colliers Way, Weirton, West Virginia