AHD Stationary Engineer

Alameda Health System; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support hospital facilities. You will maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems across Alameda Hospital facilities, read blueprints, and ensure life safety equipment operates correctly.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid California driver’s license, and at least two years of related experience; Local 39 apprenticeship or HVAC certifications are preferred, with a CFC certificate obtainable

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of related experience or training.
• CFC certificate to be obtained within six months.
• Preferred: Local 39 four-year apprenticeship or HVAC-related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on HVAC and related systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and manuals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues under various conditions.
• Perform preventative maintenance and ensure compliance with safety codes.
• Keep routine records of inspections and repairs.
• Work day, evening, or night shifts as assigned; may respond to emergencies.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Driver's license

Education

HS diploma or GED

Trade apprenticeship or HVAC certs

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.

• Under general supervision, performs tasks in support of physical plant equipment/systems and operations, including life support and life safety equipment.
• May be required to work in emergency situations during off hours and on weekend shifts.
• Performs inspections and adjustments of equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, operation and maintenance manuals and other documents to determine proper operation.
• Troubleshoots and problem solve under normal and abnormal situations.
• Operates, adjusts and analyzes various pieces of physical plant equipment through use of computers and microprocessor based devices.
• Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
• Assists in maintaining and repairing HVAC controls and associated equipment to maximize efficiency levels in all environmentally controlled areas.
• Performs urgent corrective, routine and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems as required.
• 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.
• Maintains routine records of all inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs performed on any equipment or system.
• Performs manual duties as requested (i.e., moving supplies or furniture, replacing light bulbs, removing trash or scrap material).
• Reads blueprints, interprets instructions and prepares specifications.
• Works day, evening, or night shift as assigned.
• 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 apprenticeship or 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 two years of related experience and/or training.

Preferred Experience: Journeyman-level field service experience in industrial electrical, refrigeration and healthcare.

Valid California Driver's License.