Chief Engineer

Kaiser Permanente; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Modesto Medical Center seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to plan, direct, and coordinate maintenance of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation in a major medical facility. Under limited supervision you will lead the engineering staff, develop budgets, and ensure compliance with The Joint Commission standards.

A High School Diploma or GED, California driver’s license, and Universal CFC certificate are required, with 10 years in

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in maintenance.
• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Driver's License (California) required at hire.
• Universal Chlorofluorocarbons Certificate.
• Competency to operate microprocessor based devices.
• Working knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates maintenance of equipment and machinery.
• Directs maintenance of plant buildings.
• Coordinates design, surveys, and maintenance schedules for equipment.
• Prepares bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition.
• Provides training for engineering staff to ensure safe operation and compliance.
• Tests newly installed machines to verify contract specs.
• Assists in budgets, planning, and renovation projects.
• Maintains compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Microprocessor devices

Electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry knowledge

Telecommunications knowledge

Reading/writing skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CFC Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in medical center facilities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. Under limited supervision, directs, supervises and monitors the Engineering operation and maintenance staff. Ensures efficient and reliable operation of all machinery, electrical and plumbing systems within the medical center. Assists in the formulation of plans, policies and procedures to implement or comply with The Joint Commission standards, regional directives, applicable codes and good hospital engineering practice.

• Establishes standards and policies for pollution control, installation, modification, quality control, testing, operating procedure, inspection, and maintenance of equipment.
• Directs maintenance of plant buildings.
• Coordinates requirements for new designs, surveys, and maintenance schedules for equipment and machinery.
• Prepares bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition.
• Provides training and in-service programs for all engineering staff to ensure safe and effective operation of all physical plant equipment and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
• Assists the Director of Facility Operations, or designee, in preparing budgets, planning and renovation projects and other projects as determined by the Director of Facility Operations, or designee.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in maintenance.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• Driver's License (California) required at hire
• Universal Chlorofluorocarbons Certificate

Additional Requirements

• Competency to operate microprocessor based devices.
• Working knowledge of all trade classifications including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, telecommunications, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective agreement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years preferred experience in an Assistant Chief Engineer capacity

Primary Location: California,Modesto,Modesto Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

Working Hours Start: 06:00 AM

Working Hours End: 04:00 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A09|IUOE|Local 39

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Modesto Hospital - Prop/Fac-Facilities Svcs - 0201

Pay Range: $87.99 - $87.99 / hour

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.