Stationary Engineer (Maintenance)

JOB SUMMARY

The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and modification of equipment controls, electrical/electronic systems, and mechanical devices. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of the facility's boilers and related systems, following industry standards and safety regulations.

Education

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Experience

• Minimum two years work experience in working with boilers and operation of boilers.                            

Licensure    

• L. A. City 500 H.P. License

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Maintenance and Repair

• Maintain clean equipment rooms and ensure the proper functioning of equipment by conducting routine inspections, performing minor repairs, and replacing worn or defective parts.
• Perform monthly tests on all emergency equipment, including switchgear, and ensure equipment adheres to A.S.M.E. Power Boiler Code standards.
• Conduct daily water analysis and boiler inspections, logging findings and treating boilers as required. Perform rounds twice daily and document findings.
• Use PM (Preventive Maintenance) sheets to ensure each piece of equipment is serviced according to the manufacturer's schedule (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual).
• Keep the central plant area clean and maintain all plant equipment in good working order.
• Complete work orders and report any discrepancies to the supervisor.

Compliance and Safety

• Satisfy criteria set by the A.S.M.E. Power Boiler Code and the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.
• Follow safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment.
• Participate actively in the Environment of Care and Safety Programs, reporting safety concerns and maintaining working areas in accordance with environmental regulations.

Communication and Coordination

• Communicate with the Chief Engineer and department when additional equipment or resources are required to complete tasks.
• Relay telephone messages and follow through with assigned duties.

Performance Improvement

• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and attend frequent training and education programs to maintain and enhance job skills.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, including HIPAA regulations, and accurately document information according to hospital standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Key for Physical Demands

• Continuous: 66% to 100% of the time
• Frequent: 33% to 65% of the time
• Occasional: 0% to 32% of the time

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing and walking, occasional sitting.
• Continuous use of both hands for fine motor activities such as grasping, fingering, and forward-reaching between waist and shoulder level.
• Frequent overhead reaching and forward bending, twisting, squatting, and kneeling. Occasional climbing.
• Occasional lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS

• Office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, telephones, and 2-way pagers.
• Department-specific ladders, hand tools, dollies, painting equipment, small electrical tools (e.g., drills, saws, paint sprayer).

Salary Range:  $41.67 to $51.74 per hour