HVAC Engineer

2200 The Winifred Masterson Burke Rehabilitation Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

403B Retirement Plan with match

EAP for employees and dependents

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, NY seeks a Maintenance Technician to operate and maintain the Physical Plant, including water, steam, HVAC and power systems. Supports after-hours repairs and conducts routine inspections.

Works in a busy hospital environment with rotating shifts and on-site responsibilities. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with trade schooling or 2 years HVAC/boiler experience and City licensure for White Plains.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school graduate or 2 years experience on boilers and HVAC equipment.
• Applicable City of White Plains licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Makes regular rounds for equipment inspections on all three shifts, reads gauges and meters to determine condition of equipment and mechanical rooms.
• Inspects and tests fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems and fire pumps, and hydrants, replaces and repairs as needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all HVAC Systems and related components, controls, relays, etc.
• Operates boiler systems, checks water levels, steam pipes, oil supply and psi, low water cutoffs and limit controls.
• Maintains and operates absorbers, takes readings to determine operating condition of units.
• Reports major equipment malfunctions or unusual conditions to Supervisors.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Boiler operation

Electrical knowledge

Building automation

Safety procedures

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma

Trade school/2 years HVAC experience

City licensure (White Plains)

Job description

City/State: White Plains, New York

Department: Engineering- Maintenance

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: DAYS VARY

Scheduled Hours: Hours Vary

Scheduled Daily Hours: Hours Vary

Hourly Rate/Range: 38.22

Sign-On Bonus: n/a

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary Operates and maintains Physical Plant, which includes the supply of water, steam, vacuum, high pressure air, air conditioning, heat, ventilation and power to buildings. Handles maintenance repairs after hours.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Makes regular rounds for equipment inspections on all three shifts, reads gauges and meters to determine condition of equipment and mechanical rooms, checks also for malfunctions.
• Inspects and tests fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems and fire pumps, and hydrants, replaces and repairs as needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all HVAC Systems and related components, controls, relays, etc.
• Operates boiler systems, checks water levels, steam pipes, oil supply and psi, low water cutoffs and limit controls.
• Maintains and operates absorbers, takes readings to determine operating condition of units.
• Reports any abnormal findings to supervisors.
• Maintains and operates all HVAC and related equipment in the Research Labs, including maintenance of distilled water units, acid sink crocks, HEPA Filters.
• Repairs and adjusts equipment.
• Reports major equipment malfunctions or unusual conditions to his Supervisor.
• Maintains tools, equipment and work areas in clean, safe, orderly condition.
• Operates building management systems, adjusts temperatures and observes operation.
• Responds to equipment alarms on the building management system and makes adjustments when necessary.
• Operates and maintains the hydrotherapy pool, adjusts levels, takes chemical readings and makes adjustments.
• Cleans/vacuums pool as required.
• Outside contractors.
• Observes and in some cases assists outside service contractors.
• 02 System. 2 locations reports low pressure supply for reordering of 02.
• Minor repairs to system as required.
• Responds to emergency calls after regular working hours for repairs of lights, clogged drains, leaks, etc.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Director.
• Practices Universal Precautions.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with pediatric, adolescent, young adult and geriatric patients and visitors.
• Install enclosed beds and ECU units.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school graduate or 2 years experience on boilers and HVAC equipment or adequate experience and training as determined by the Director of Engineer.
• Applicable City of White Plains licensure required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Regular and routine contacts with other personnel in and out of the department and limited contact with patients.
• Stands, walks, reaches, stoops, kneels, crouches, and turns in awkward positions.
• Basic plumbing and electrical work.
• Building automation systems, their design, function and operation.
• General maintenance practices for HVAC system which includes but not limited to belts, filters, controls, motors, coils, etc.
• Knowledge of the accepted practices, processes, materials, and tools of the maintenance trades.
• Knowledge of electric motors, generators, pumps, pressure systems, water systems and other equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of the servicing and maintenance of simple power, heating, and cooling units.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building maintenance trades.
• Light plumbing and electrical Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Operates a variety of complex electronic controls for various equipment throughout the plant.
• Ability to do routine mechanical or electrical maintenance and care for tools and Ability to work from sketches, drawings, and blueprints.
• The job duties require an employee to bend, reach, kneel, and stand for extended
• The job duties require an employee to climb ladders.
• The job duties require an employee to move heavy objects.
• Required to work in areas which can be extremely hot, humid, fumes and potential hazards of mechanical equipment.
• Respond to emergencies under pressure.

Work Environment

• Works in areas which can be extremely hot, humid, noisy, and dusty.
• Is exposed to dust particles, fumes and possible accidents from machinery.

Special Requirements

• Must follow detailed safety procedures.
• Be able to respond under pressure in emergencies.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts, as needed

The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Burke, we all share the same passion – to help our patients recover as fully as possible. We welcome you to share your particular talents and expertise by exploring our available positions. Return often, as we update our postings frequently. Burke, a member of the Montefiore Health System, is a not-for-profit provider of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation care. Burke’s flagship hospital and main campus are centrally located in White Plains, NY. Burke operates an expanding network of outpatient therapy clinics in Westchester County and the Bronx, NY. Burke offers career opportunities in all areas of patient care and hospital operations. Our employees are proud to work at Burke and enjoy:

Company Culture

• A culture of mentorship and collaboration.
• Working with an inter-disciplinary team of experts.
• Clinical knowledge growth through regular in-services and other opportunities.
• Career growth within the organization.
• Providing patient-centered care using state of the art equipment.
• Earning extremely high patient satisfaction scores.
• Ensuring a great reputation in our local communities.
• Giving back through volunteering at Burke-sponsored events.
• Recognition for their contributions at the local and national level.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• A 403B Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• An Employee Assistance Program ("EAP") – free for employees and dependents
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term Disability and New York Paid Family Leave Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Insurances at group rates: Life, AD&D, enhanced Short Term Disability, Vision, Pet Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Free parking (most locations)