Maintenance Engineer

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a dedicated power plant operator to ensure safe, reliable operation of stationary engines, steam boilers, and central plant systems at our hospital.

You will monitor meters and gauges, perform routine chemical checks, log readings, and participate in preventive maintenance to support uninterrupted patient care. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and two years in a power plant setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Specialized or technical training.
• Two years experience in a power plant setting.
• Proof of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates, adjusts, and regulates boilers, chillers, pumps and building management systems.
• Observes meters and gauges and adjusts valves to meet readings.
• Records readings in the logbook and conducts water quality checks.
• Maintains boiler water condition, oils moving parts, and inspects for scale deposits.
• Tests for regulatory compliance and supports emergency generator testing.
• May work at Mercy facilities as needed.

Skills

Boiler operation

Building management systems

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Job Summary / Purpose

Operates and insures correct, effective operation of stationary engines, steam boilers and accessories, central chilled water plant, building management systems and mechanical equipment to provide services to the hospital.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Operates, adjusts, and regulates steam boilers, compressors, generators, pumps, chillers, cooling towers and building management systems.
• Observes steam-flow meters, carbon dioxide meters, pressure and draft gauges and adjust valves to attain reading within specified requirements.
• Periodically records readings in the logbook.
• Removes and tests water to determine hardness. Conducts other chemical checks on water and adjusts chemicals as needed.
• Is responsible for oiling and greasing moving mechanisms, maintaining proper water condition in boilers and cleaning boilers.
• Observes state and local regulations such as periodically shutting down boilers and inspecting interiors for scale deposits.
• Detects warning signals and machinery malfunctions by sound.
• Has responsibility for the functioning of the emergency generators and their periodic testing.
• Clears and resents the Pneumatic tube system as requested while maintaining the plant in a clean and orderly condition
• May be required to work at any Mercy facilities

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required
• Specialized or technical training
• Two years experience in a power plant setting

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

• Considerable knowledge of the processed and techniques of boiler operation and generating equipment
• Standard medical and nursing equipment, special equipment or office equipment found in the assigned area
• Computer/ data entry knowledge

Summary of Essential Cognitive Functions

Ability to comprehend and follow instructions; maintain attention and concentration for necessary periods; synthesize, coordinate, and analyze data, perform simple and repetitive tasks; maintain a work pace appropriate to given work load; perform complex and varied tasks; relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions; get along with co-workers and peers; understand the meaning of words and how to use them appropriately and effectively; understand and remember detailed instructions; make independent decisions or exercise judgment based on appropriate information; accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control and planning.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.