Operating Engineer-Facilities

KAISER; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NALHE is seeking an Operating Engineer in Los Angeles to perform a range of routine and skilled preventive maintenance for hospital facilities and equipment. The role involves inspecting systems, repairing or replacing components, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of boilers, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical infrastructure.

The position requires adherence to policies and procedures, and the ability to work under supervision while maintaining detailed maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's policies and applicable laws.
• Inspects equipment and facilities for proper operation; maintains records and calls out malfunctions; disassembles, repairs or replaces parts; tests operation.
• Reports serious problems to Chief Engineer for instructions and scheduling.
• Attend to boilers and heaters; adjust to maintain steam pressure, water flow and safety devices.
• Tests boiler water and adds chemicals as necessary.
• Service and repair heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; replace filters and fluids; maintain repair records.
• Perform general semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, including electrical works (wiring, switches, control equipment, motors, transformers, relays, etc.).
• General mechanical maintenance of hospital and clinic equipment; plumbing maintenance for steam, gas, water and sanitary systems.
• Exclude highly technical x-ray and surgical equipment.
• General plumbing maintenance: repair and alterations to steam, gas, water, air and sanitary pipes; bend, cut and thread pipe; test joints for leaks.
• Repair leaks and clear drain stoppages.
• General welding for non-certified work; repair and assemble cords, replace fuses, ballast and tubes; lubricate motors.
• Clean sinks and grease traps; replace valves; assemble equipment and repair mechanisms.
• Perform routine manual duties like moving supplies, removing trash, replacing light bulbs.
• Establish courteous relations with staff and patients; perform other duties as required.

Job description

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Operating Engineer performs a variety of routine or skilled preventive maintenance duties in the repair, alteration, and modification of buildings, equipment and facilities.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Inspects equipment and facilities for proper operation and working condition; maintains routine records and determines type and extent of any malfunction of equipment and, as necessary; adjusts, disassembles and repairs or replaces parts or components, reassembles and tests for proper operation. Reports more serious problems to Chief Engineer for instructions or maintenance scheduling. May attend to low pressure boilers, hot water boilers and heaters; may make necessary adjustments to assure proper steam pressure, combustion, water flow, water level and proper operation of safety devices and auxiliary equipment. Tests boiler water and adds chemicals as necessary. May service and make repairs to heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including fans, motors, radiators, thermostats, dampers and regulating controls; replaces filters and fluids as necessary; and maintains routine records of repairs. Performs a variety of general semi‑skilled to skilled maintenance, alteration and repairs to machinery, equipment or facilities as assigned or in accordance with basic skills and abilities, and standard procedures, diagrams or manufacturer instructions, i.e.: Performs routine electrical maintenance, replacement or alteration of circuit wiring, switches, control equipment and mechanisms, motors, transformers, relays, generators, appliances, fixtures, alarms, communication equipment, etc. Performs general mechanical maintenance of hospital and clinic equipment, kitchen equipment, office machines and equipment, etc. Normally excludes specialized and highly technical x‑ray and surgical equipment requiring specific training, experience and materials. Performs general plumbing maintenance – Maintain, repair and make alterations to steam, gas, water, air, and sanitary plumbing pipes and fixtures. Bend, cut, ream and thread pipe, wipe joints, test joints and pipe systems for leaks. Repair leaks and clear drain stoppages. General welding – cutting, joining metals not requiring critical test tolerance or certification. Performs a variety of routine maintenance duties such as repair and assemble extension cords, replace fuses, fluorescent ballasts and tubes, clean and lubricate motors and other machinery. Clean sink and grease traps, replace and re‑pack valves, assemble equipment, repair drape pull mechanisms and related items. Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies, furniture, equipment, removing trash, scrap material, and replacing light bulbs, etc. Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, Health Plan members and the public. Performs other related duties as required. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.