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Salary: $77.60 per hour

Job Description

Job Code:630/633

In addition to performing the essential functions listed below, may also be assigned other duties as required.

A Stationary Engineer works for the Chief of Facilities Services, but performs various daily assignments under the direction of the Facilities Engineering Manager or designee.

Watch Function: Maintains a continuous watch on all machinery and equipment to insure uninterrupted supply of services and utilities.

Maintenance Function: Maintains all mechanical equipment and machinery in all departmentsthroughout the building.

Reports to:  Chief of Facilities Services, Facilities Manager or designee

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Qualifications

• Education
• Licensure
• Work Experience
• Skills/computer/ specific technical

• Other qualifications, miscellaneous

Specify if qualifications are Required or Preferred

Education:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required
2. Completion of Four Year Stationary Engineers Apprenticeship Program or the equivalent combination of education and experience
3. Must possess current EPA CFC Certification, Universal Technician

Licensure:

1. N/A

Working Experience:

1. Two years of journeyman level experience in operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment involving the use of automatic controls.

Skills and Abilities:

1.   Possess the ability to read, understand and apply current codes and standards to all installations, modifications and or maintenance assignments.

• California Title 8, Title 22, Title 24
• JCAHO Environment of Care Standards
• NFPA Life Safety Code
• Uniform Building Code with California Amendments
• Uniform Mechanical Code with California Amendments
• Uniform Electrical Code with California Amendments
• National Electrical Code

1. Thorough knowledge of high and low pressure boilers and of pneumatic, lighting, HVAC, and other mechanical equipment and of the methods, tools, materials and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of such equipment. Thorough knowledge of electrical service and electrical distribution systems.
2. Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, manuals, diagrams and operating procedures.
3. Ability to analyze situations accurately and take prompt action during emergencies.
4. Proficient with use of computer, Building Automation System, MS Word and Excel.
5. Thorough knowledge of how to use and maintain plant tools and equipment.
6. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates efficient time management skills
2. Maintains priorities and organization of workload.
3. Completes scheduled PM’s, inspections and repairs in a timely manner, according to standards.
4. Responds in a timely manner and according to department policy to all work order requests with highest emphasis on patient related complaints or service requests.
5. Assures that the work area and plant engineering spaces are kept clean and orderly.
6. Performs all tasks in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures.
7. Follows procedure in the event of fire, power failure, disaster and/or other emergency.
8. Maintainsknowledge of use and application of all tools and instruments in the Facilities/Engineering Department.
9. Maintains a record of regular and prompt attendance as scheduled.

A Stationary Engineer may be required to monitor, inspect, maintain, or watch and keep logs on the following systems and equipment:

1. Medical Gas Delivery Systems
2. HVAC System: Assist in maintaining and repairing HVAC controls and associated equipment (ducting, fan coils, air handlers, exhaust fans, chillers, cooling towers.)
3. Fire Alarm System: Fire drills and fire protection system  (Safety Equipment)
4. Steam Distribution System: Boilers, heat exchangers, control  and associated equipment
5. Water Distribution System
6. Electrical Distribution System: Primary and secondary  electrical distribution system and panels
7. Emergency Generator Power System
8. Nurse Call System
9. Med-Gas Alarm System
10. Code Blue Alarm System

Basic Skills

1. Performs preventive maintenance duties on Hospital physical structures
2. Performs assigned tasks in a professional manner as to reflect the highest integrity of the Engineering Department
3. Demonstrates clear written and verbal communication
4. Reads blueprints, interprets instructions and prepares specifications
5. Responsible for the operation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of boiler equipment, HVAC equipment, emergency generator equipment and other related plant and facility equipment.
6. Responsible for testing and treatment of boiler water, hot water system, chilled water system.
7. As required, assists in maintaining electrical wiring, installing, replacing, repairing and testing electrical circuit’s equipment, appliances and lighting systems.
8. Performs urgent corrective, routine and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
9. Maintains routine records of all inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs performed on an equipment or system.
10. Knowledge and observance of safetyprecautions
11. May perform other related duties.

1. Works on a variety of difficult and complex installations, modifications, maintenance and/or repairs to electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems and equipment.
2. Identifies documents and corrects equipment problems and or systems failures.
3. Orders and maintains parts and supplies for specific repairs and maintenance activities.
4. Responds to Hospital and Facilitiesemergencies as required.

1. Issues status reports consisting of a daily log of activities; such as filling out of time cards, completing work orders, rounds sheets, telephone log, incident reports, etc.
2. Maintains open communications with staff, Managers, Directors, Contractors, Vendors and other Departments on facility issues, equipment problems and information. Coaches an assists in the development of Apprentice and Utility Engineers as required.
3. As required, serves as special liaison and/or Special Project Lead
4. Works both independently and with others as require.
5. Maintainsassigned two way radio, responds to radio calls and messages promptly using clear concise language.
6. Demonstrates “GUEST” relation skills when dealing with patients, visitors, staff and the public.
7. Maintains confidentiality as appropriate
8. Provides advance notice for absence or tardiness
9. Keeps work area neat and orderly.

1. Supports departmental quality efforts by using performance improvement efforts in monitoring and improving departmental operations
2. Observes universal precautions

1. Participates in regular staff in service and education training to keep abreast of new facilities technology, information and process.
2. Seeks to improve performance by participating in self-development activities, in service and continuing education that is appropriate to the area of practice.

1. Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with department and hospital policies and procedures.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with hospital-wide JCAHO mandatory events (i.e. disaster preparedness, infection control, fire and electrical safety, etc.)
3. Demonstratesawareness of and compliance with, patient safety and regulatory and licensing standards: i.e., JCAHO, Title 22, OSHA, EMTALA, HIPAA and other serve specific regulations.

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Physical Requirements

Job # 630/633 Job Title Stationary Engineer

1. Physical Activities – General description.  Show average time (0 – 8 hours) per workday.

1. Sitting: None/minimal (0-1) Occasional (1-2) Frequent (3-4) Continuous (5+ Hrs)
2. Walking: None/minimal (0-1) Occasional (1-2) Frequent (3-4) Continuous (5+ Hrs)
3. Standing: None/minimal (0-1)  Occasional (1-2) Frequent (3-4) Continuous (5+ Hrs)
4. Bending: None/minimal (0-1)  Occasional (1-2) Frequent (3-4) Continuous (5+ Hrs)
5. Squat, kneel, None/minimal (0-1)  Occasional (1-2) Frequent (3-4) Continuous (5+ Hrs) crawl:

1. Weight lifted / force exerted.  Show average time (0 – 8 hours) per workday:

1. 0 -25 lbs. (light): None/minimal (0-1)  Occasional (1-2) Frequent (3-4) Continuous (5+ Hrs)
2. 26 - 50 lbs. (med): None/minimal (0-1)  Occasional (1-2) Frequent (3-4) Continuous (5+ Hrs)
3. 51 + lbs. (heavy): None/minimal (0-1)  Occasional (1-2) Frequent (3-4) Continuous (5+ Hrs)
4. Describe type of activity: Pushing/Pulling  Reaching above shoulder level Lifting   Carrying.

1. Details of heaviest item/activity:

1. Repetitive use of hands. Show average (0 – 8 hours) / workday:

1. Both hands: None/minimal (0-1) Occasional (1-2) Frequent (3-4) Continuous (5+ Hrs)
2. Dominant only: None/minimal (0-1) Occasional (1-2) Frequent (3-4) Continuous (5+ Hrs))
3. Dexterity: Simple grasping  Power grasping  Fine manipulation.

Describe any special activity:

1. Repetitive use of feet (other than walking/standing), i.e. foot control.Show averagetime (0 – 8 hours)workday:

1. Right  Left  Both   None/minimal (0-1)  Occasional (1-2)  Frequent (3-4)  Continuous (5+ Hrs)

Describe any special activity: Standing on ladders or scaffolding

1. Vision requirements:  Basic Vision Requirements; including Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) and Distance Vision (clear at 20 feet or more). 

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Specific Vision Requirements:

1. Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
2. Peripheral Vision (ability to observe up/down or left/right whileeyes are fixed on a given point)
3. Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

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Describe any special vision requirement: Reading/reviewing blueprints, wiring diagrams, specifications, etc. Also-reading gauges, meters, operating instructions etc., and distinguished wiring colors.

1. Hearing requirements:  Basic Hearing Requirements; including ability to hear alarms and pages, ability to hear communications, requests or instructions from patients, staff or public.

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Describe any special hearing requirement: Ability to hear warning signals, equipment alarms, etc.

1. Work Environment - This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

1. Blood or body fluids e. Toxic or caustic chemicalsi. Electrical shock risk.
2. Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) f. Outdoor weather conditionsj. Risk of radiation
3. Work near moving mechanical parts   g.    Extreme cold (non-weather)k. Vibration
4. Fumes or airborne particles h. Extreme heat (non-weather)

1. Noise level for work environment is: Very Quiet  Quiet  Moderate Loud Very Loud

1. Other (if applicable):Ability to work in confined spaces including above ceiling, etc., plus other work areas including HVAC equipment, boilers, etc.

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Job Hazard Analysis

Department: Facilities Services/EngineeringJob Code:  630/633

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