Hospital Maintenance Engineer: HVAC & Systems Expert

Los Angeles Community Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Community Hospitals is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform routine and preventive maintenance on the hospital's physical plant, including boilers, HVAC, electrical and carpentry work.

The role requires reading and following specifications, safety awareness, strong customer service, and ability to work independently with good judgement in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One year previous experience as a maintenance engineer in plant operations.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment to resolve issues.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses electrical and mechanical device malfunctions (pumps, boilers, engines, motors, conveyor systems, laboratory equipment, etc.). Repairs or replaces defective parts, lubricates and equipment.
• Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufactures specifications, with hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Replaces or repairs damaged or worn heating ventilation and air conditioning parts and equipment. Inspects and services, including urgent corrective routine and requisitioned repair, HVAC equipment. Assists in maintaining and repairing HVAC controls and associated equipment
• Constructs, repairs and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, partitions and other parts of the hospital buildings, using hand and power tools according to oral and written instructions. Applies paint, varnish, stains, enamels or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exteriors surfaces, trimmings and fixtures of the hospital.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all types of equipment per facility schedule. Calibrates thermostatic controls and pressure differential gauges. Maintains awareness and upkeep of the physical plant of the hospital.
• Fires boilers and controls generation of a continuous supply of steam for heating hospital buildings and to power machinery and auxiliary equipment. Inspects and observes pressures of liquid and vapor with instrumentation to ensure efficient operation.
• Takes conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful approach regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making. Demonstrates excellent customer service at all times. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital/corporate policies and HIPAA privacy regulations. Complies with all hospital fire and safety rules.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Reading and writing

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

HVAC Certification

Boiler Operator License

Job description

Los Angeles Community Hospitals is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform routine and preventive maintenance on the hospital's physical plant, including boilers, HVAC, electrical and carpentry work.

The role requires reading and following specifications, safety awareness, strong customer service, and ability to work independently with good judgement in a fast-paced healthcare environment.