Maintenance Engineer

IA_MOCEN01 Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. is seeking a full-time Boiler Operator to manage boilers, chillers, pumps and building management systems at a Mercy facility. The role involves monitoring meters, adjusting valves, recording readings, and maintaining water chemistry to ensure safe operations.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, adherence to regulations, and testing emergency generators. Candidates should have a GED or technical training and power plant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Specialized or technical training.
• Two years experience in a power plant setting.

Responsibilities

• Operates, adjusts, and regulates steam boilers, compressors, generators, pumps, chillers, cooling towers and building management systems.
• Observes steam-flow meters, gauges and plans, adjusting valves to meet readings.
• Records readings in the logbook and tests water hardness.
• Oils, greases moving parts and maintains proper boiler water conditions.
• Ensures compliance with state and local regulations, including shutdowns and inspections.
• Detects warnings, malfunctions, and tests emergency generators.
• Maintains Pneumatic tube system as requested and keeps plant clean.

Skills

Boiler operation

Building management systems

Gauges and meters reading

Water treatment knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

GED

Technical training

Tools

Boilers

Pumps

Chillers

Emergency generators

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: 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

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.