Maintenance & Repair Technician

Insight Global (United States); Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to operate and maintain steam and hot water boilers, chillers, and related plant equipment within a hospital environment. You will monitor gauges, record test results, and log data in the CMMS while supporting plant operations through the building automation system.

The role requires 1–3 years of relevant experience and an associate or related technical degree is preferred. Travel to multiple sites and strict safety/compliance adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Facility Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of progressively responsible and related work experience.
• Experience with operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers and related equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.

Responsibilities

• Observe and read gauges, meters, and charts to ensure boilers, chillers, and plant equipment operate properly.
• Operates boilers, pumps, valves, and other equipment in support of plant operations.
• Maintain daily logs of operation and maintenance, including test and inspection results.
• Enter data into CMMS and document equipment malfunctions.
• Manage the building automation system to verify system operations and adjust temperature controls.
• Identify deficiencies that may affect plant operations.
• Perform emergency repairs and preventive maintenance as directed.

Skills

High-pressure boilers maintenance

CMMS data entry

Blueprint reading

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Planning and organizing

Independent work

Travel to sites

Education

Associate degree in Facility Maintenance

Related technical degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and operating steam boilers, hot water boilers, chillers, compressors, fuel supply, medical gas systems and auxiliary equipment.

What you will doObserve and read gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler plant operation to ensure that boilers, chillers, and other plant equipment are operating properly

Operates boilers, pumps, valves, and other equipment in support of plant operations.

Ensures boiler water treatment is taking place and maintain the records for inspection.

Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, including test and inspection results.

Enter detailed data and any equipment malfunction and unplanned maintenance in the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Manages the building automation system to verify system operations throughout the plant to adjust temperature controls and set points for plant operations required to meet the needs of the hospital.

Identify any deficiencies that may interfere with plant operations.

Handle hazardous materials in the performance of the work and will be required to perform housekeeping duties to maintain plant cleanliness and report unsafe conditions.

Makes emergency repair of equipment, or apparatus as required; installs, inspects, maintains and repairs mechanical and fixed equipment as directed, as well as carries out preventive maintenance programs.

Takes oil analysis samples for visual inspection and sends into labs when required for testing.

Reports breakdowns requiring outside repair; assists in making major repairs to steam lines; maintains and cleans boilers regularly; cleans fire tubes and flues, using blowers and rods;

Services compressors, vacuum pumps and other equipment.

Performs plumbing and steam fitting, alterations and repairs on hot and cold water, sewer, steam process and heating, gas air pressure, vacuum and oxygen systems, chilled water systems, etc.

Shift is Tuesday-Saturday 6:0aam-2:30pm

Skills and Requirements

Associate degree in Facility Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferredExperience QualificationsOne (1) to three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

Experience with the operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers and related equipment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to work in a fast-paced work environment

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and in situations requiring instructing, conflict resolution and advising

Ability to prepare clear comprehensive written and oral reports

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches

Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity

Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently to meet deadlines

Ability to problem solve

Ability to work on equipment located at high elevations and perform moderate lifting

Ability to travel to various sites to perform job duties

Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility

Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area

Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and repair with the ability to operate

Knowledge of the hazards involved with hot water, chilled water, fuel supply and processed steam systems.Licenses and CertificationsCADL - California Drivers License - Valid And In State .

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].