Maintenance Engineer

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* Employment Type:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* 12 Hour Day Shift

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* Description:

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* ** Job Summary / Purpose*
* ​​Operates and insures correct, effective operation of stationary engines, steam boilers and accessories, central chilled water plant, building management systems and mechanical equipment to provide services to the hospital. _​_

** Essential Key J*
* ** ob Responsibilities*
* +  _​_  _​_ Operates, adjusts, and regulates steam boilers, compressors, generators, pumps, chillers,cooling towers and building management systems.

+ ​Observes steam-flow meters, carbon dioxide meters,pressure and draft gauges and adjust valves toattainreading within specified requirements.

+ ​Periodically records readings in the logbook.

+ ​Removes and tests water todeterminehardness. Conductsother chemical checks on waterand adjusts chemicals as needed.

+ ​Is responsible for oiling and greasing moving mechanisms, maintaining proper waterconditionin boilers and cleaning boilers.

+ ​Observes state and local regulations such as periodically shutting down boilers and inspecting interiors for scale deposits.

+ ​Detects warning signals and machinery malfunctions by sound.

+ ​Has responsibility for the functioning of the emergency generators and their periodic testing.

+ ​Clears and resents the Pneumatic tube system as requested whilemaintainingthe plant in a clean and orderly condition

+ ​May berequiredto work at any Mercy facilities _​_

_The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to_   _indicate_   _the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to_   _contain_   _or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities_   _required of_   _employees assigned to this job. Employees may_   _be required_   _to perform other duties as assigned._

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** Required

Education and Experience *
* - High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required

- Specialized or technical training

- Two years experience in a power plant setting

** Required Licensure and Certifications*
* ​​Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire​

** Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training*
* ​​-Considerable knowledge of the processed and techniques of boiler operation and generating equipment

​- Standard medical and nursing equipment, special equipment or office equipment found in the assigned area

​- Computer/ data entry knowledge​

** Summary of Essential Cognitive Functions*
* Ability to comprehend and follow instructions; maintain attention and concentration for necessary periods; synthesize, coordinate, and analyze data, perform simple and repetitive tasks; maintain a work pace appropriate to given work load; perform complex and varied tasks; relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions; get along with co-workers and peers; understand the meaning of words and how to use them appropriately and effectively;

understand and remember detailed instructions; make independent decisions or exercise judgment based on appropriate information; accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control and planning.

IV. Working Conditions

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.

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions; activities occur inside and outside.

The worker is subject to extreme cold: temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.

The worker is subject to extreme heat: temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.

The worker is subject to noise from power tools, fans, compressors and other loud equipment.

The worker is subject to hazards such as working with electrical currents, working around moving mechanical parts, climbing on scaffolding, slippery surfaces oils and chemicals.

The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions; one or more of the following conditions that affect the…