Licensed Stationary Engineer

Froedtert South, Inc.; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. is looking for a Licensed Stationary Engineer in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Responsibilities include checking, repairing, and maintaining HVAC systems, as well as other essential systems within the hospital.

The ideal candidate should have a high school education with specialized training and 1 to 3 years of experience. Licensure or the ability to obtain it within 12 months is essential. Strong skills with hand and power tools are required.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Graduate of a trade or vocational school preferred.
• Licensure as a Licensed Stationary Engineer or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Check and maintain HVAC systems and electrical distribution.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on various systems.
• Lift heavy objects of 75 pounds and interpret gauges.

Skills

Familiar with hand tools

Familiar with power tools

Ability to interpret diagrams

Manual dexterity

Education

High School plus specialized training

Job description

About this position

Licensed Stationary Engineer

• POSITION PURPOSE
  • Duties consist of checking equipment and facilities for proper operation of HVAC systems, pumps, electrical distribution and other essential systems throughout the hospital. Duties also include the repair and maintenance of the systems. It requires frequent and consistent walking through different mechanical equipment rooms, going up and down stairs, ladders, and ramps.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
  • High School plus specialized training (6 mons‑2 yrs)
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • 1 to 3 years
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  • Graduate of a trade or vocational school with courses pertinent to the job duties preferred. Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Licensed Stationary Engineer from the National Institute of Power Engineers (NIPE) or from the American Society of Power Engineers or the ability to obtain licensure within 12 months of hire.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
  • Must be familiar with hand tools and power tools. Must have three to six (3‑6) months of job training or equivalent military training. Ability to read, write, speak, hear, and comprehend the English language. Must be able to interpret and understand water treatment and treatment chemical levels. Manual dexterity is required to perform repairs and maintenance.
• PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Performs preventive maintenance and equipment repair on various systems throughout the hospital, which vary in complexity and skill. Must be able to read English and schematic diagrams in order to troubleshoot and understand systems. Must be able to lift heavy objects of 75 pounds above head and with arms fully extended. Interprets gauges and readings on various equipment control panels in order to adjust temperatures and settings to the proper levels and conditions. Must also be able to interpret results of chemical water test and appropriate amounts of chemicals to maintain the preset balance. Performs maintenance duties as a fill-in function on off shift hours and provides duties as assigned by priority.