OPERATING ENGINEER
OPERATING ENGINEER - PLANT
Under general supervision, the Operating Engineer performs a variety of routine or skilled preventive maintenance duties in the repair, alteration, modification of buildings, equipment facilities. Essential Functions: - Upholds KP's Policies Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities applicable state, federal local laws. - Inspects equipment facilities for proper operation working condition; maintains routine records determines type extent of any malfunction of equipment and, as necessary; adjusts, disassembles repairs or replaces parts or components, reassembles tests for proper operation. - Reports more serious problems to Chief Engineer for instructions or maintenance scheduling. - May attend to gas fired steam boilers, hot water boilers heaters; may make necessary adjustments to assure proper steam pressure, combustion, water flow, water level proper operation of safety devices auxiliary equipment. - Tests boiler water adds chemicals as necessary. - May service make repairs to heating, air conditioning refrigeration equipment including fans, motors, radiators, thermostats, dampers regulating controls; replaces filters fluids as necessary; maintains routine records of repairs. - Performs a variety of general semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, alteration repairs to machinery, equipment or facilities as assigned or in accordance w/ basic skills abilities, standard procedures, diagrams or manufacturer instructions, i.e., performs routine electrical maintenance, replacement or alteration of circuit wiring, switches, control equipment mechanisms, motors, transformers, relays, generators, appliances, fixtures, alarms, communication equipment, etc. - Performs general mechanical maintenance of hospital clinic equipment, kitchen equipment, office machines equipment, etc. - Normally excludes specialized highly technical x-ray surgical equipment requiring specific training, experience materials. - Performs general plumbing maintenance - maintain, repair make alterations to steam, gas, water, air, sanitary plumbing pipes fixtures. - Bend, cut, ream thread pipe, wipe joints, test joints pipe systems for leaks - Repair leaks clear drain stoppages. - General welding - cutting, joining metals not requiring critical test tolerance or certification. - Performs a variety of routine maintenance duties such as repair assemble extension cords, replace fuses, fluorescent ballast's tubes, clean lubricate motors other machinery. - Clean sink grease traps, replace re-pack valves, assemble equipment, repair drape pull mechanisms related items. - Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies, furniture, equipment, removing trash, scrap material, replacing light bulbs, etc. - Establishes maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting w/ other personnel, Health Plan members the public. - Performs other related duties as required. - Assume other activities responsibilities from time to time as directed. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Associate of Arts degree in Engineering or technical disciplines in Plant Operations, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or equivalent. (LA City)Unlimited Stationary Engineers license or comparable license issued by legally constituted municipality in which a facility is located. - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigeration License, 608 or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. - Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience with in the last year in Building Plant Operations and Maintenance. - Valid CA Drivers License. - Ability to demonstrate knowledge of equipment, controls, building automation maintenance. - Ability to read interpret blue prints, schematic drawings technical manuals. - The Employer reserves the right to review modify these requirements during the term of the agreement pursuant to paragraphs 1819 2101 in the Labor Agreement. Preferred Qualifications: - High School Diploma / Graduate. - Three (3) years of relevant work experience in an acute general medical center. - Previous experience with building Automation Systems and Direct Digital Control Systems. - Experience in MS Word and Excel. Notes: - Must be able to travel to Medical Office buildings to operate, maintain and repair building equipment as needed. - Will work in Hospital MOB's on weekdays and Central Plant on weekends.