Operating Engineer-Facilities Job in Downey, California US

Operating Engineer-Facilities

Under general supervision, the Operating Engineer preforms a variety of routine or skilled preventive maintenance duties in the repair, alteration, modification of buildings, equipment, facilites. 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 low pressure 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 - 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: - Three (3) to five (5) years of experience within the last year, in Building Operations and Maintenance - Associate of Arts degree in Engineering or technical disciplines in Plant Operations, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or equivalent - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigeration License, 608 (or must be obtained within 6 months of hire) - Valid CA driver's license - Ability to demonstrate knowledge of equipment, controls, and building automation maintenance - Ability to read and interpret blue prints, schematic drawings and technical manuals - The Employer reserves the right to review and modify these requirements during the term of the agreement pursuant to paragraphs 1819 and 2101 in the Labor Agreement Preferred Qualifications: - High School or GED - Basic PC Skills: Word, Excel - Experience in HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing, and Bldg Maintenance