AHD Stationary Engineer

Alameda Health Sytem; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Alameda, CA is seeking a qualified Facilities Technician to support hospital facility equipment and life safety systems. The role involves reading blueprints, performing preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting HVAC and related machinery to meet contract specifications.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and preferably an HVAC apprenticeship or trade certification, with 2+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred Local 39 four-year apprenticeship or trade school certifications in HVAC or related disciplines.
• CFC certificate to be obtained within six months of hire.
• Minimum of two years of related experience and/or training.
• Journeyman-level field service experience in industrial electrical, refrigeration and healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support physical plant equipment/systems and operations, including life safety equipment.
• Read blueprints, specifications, and manuals to determine proper operation.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve in normal and abnormal situations.
• Operate, adjust, and analyze physical plant equipment using computers and microprocessor devices.
• Perform preventative maintenance on hospital structures and equipment and ensure safety codes.
• Maintain routine records of inspections and repairs.
• Work day, evening, or night shifts as assigned.
• Work independently and inspect facilities and equipment.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Facility maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

HVAC apprenticeship or trade certification

Tools

HVAC controls

Job description

SUMMARY: Under direction of the Chief Engineer, performs activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery for Alameda Hospital-specific facilities and buildings. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. 1. Under general supervision, performs tasks in support of physical plant equipment/systems and operations, including life support and life safety equipment.
2. 2. May be required to work in emergency situations during off hours and on weekend shifts.
3. 3. Performs inspections and adjustments of equipment.
4. 4. Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, operation and maintenance manuals and other documents to determine proper operation.
5. 5. Troubleshoots and problem solve under normal and abnormal situations.
6. 6. Operates, adjusts and analyzes various pieces of physical plant equipment through use of computers and microprocessor based devices.
7. 7. Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
8. 8. Assists in maintaining and repairing HVAC controls and associated equipment to maximize efficiency levels in all environmentally controlled areas.
9. 9. Performs urgent corrective, routine and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems as required.
10. 10. Performs preventative maintenance duties to all physical structures of hospital and complies with all building safety codes. This is to include facility equipment and associated controls.
11. 11. Maintains routine records of all inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs performed on any equipment or system.
12. 12. Performs manual duties as requested (i.e., moving supplies or furniture, replacing light bulbs, removing trash or scrap material).
13. 13. Reads blueprints, interprets instructions and prepares specifications.
14. 14. Works day, evening, or night shift as assigned.
15. 15. Ability to work on his/her own and to inspect facilities and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred Education: Successful completion of Local 39 four year apprenticeshipor Certifications from trade school of HVAC or facilities related disciplines. ie; electrical, pneumatic controls, basic refrigeration.
• Required Licensure/Certification: CFC Certificate-to be obtained within six months of hire or promotion.
• Minimum Experience: Minimum of twoyears of related experience and/or training.
• Preferred Experience: Journeyman-level field service experience in industrial electrical, refrigeration and healthcare.