Engineer, Plant Operations – FT Days

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking an Operating Engineer to plan, organize and coordinate maintenance of building systems across the campus under supervision.

You will operate and maintain boilers, chillers, electrical and mechanical equipment; a high school diploma is required and a California driver’s license. 2–3 years of operating experience in a hospital environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Steam license preferred but not required.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience as Operating Engineer, hospital experience preferred.
• Maintenance and repair experience of major equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and coordinate maintenance of equipment and building systems under supervision.
• Supervise minor projects and general corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Operate and maintain stationary boilers, chillers, electrical and mechanical equipment across the PIH Health Hospital campus.

Skills

Record keeping

Dependability

Physical condition

Judgment

Reliability

Work without supervision

Education

High School diploma

Steam license (preferred)

Job description

Under direct supervision of the Plant Operations & Maintenance Manager when performing planning, organizing and coordination, and supervision of minor projects and general corrective and preventive maintenance of equipment and building systems throughout the PIH Health Hospital campus as directed. Operates and maintains stationary boilers, chillers, electrical and mechanical equipment throughout the PIH Health Hospital campus.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Required Skills

• Good record keeping skills, dependability, good physical condition.
• Good judgment, common sense, honest, reliable, ability to work with little or no direct supervision.
• Identify potential problems during shift rounds, develop corrective actions, and provide adequate follow through.

Required Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Steam license preferred but not required.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience as Operating Engineer.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Maintenance and repair experience of major equipment.
• Require a valid California Drivers License.

Minimum Salary

$32.00