Powerhouse Engineer (PER DIEM)

Masonicare; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Wallingford is seeking a Powerhouse Engineer (per diem) responsible for operating and maintaining boilers, performing emergency repairs, and ensuring proper operation of mechanical systems. The ideal candidate has vocational training, 1-3 years of boiler room experience, and a preferred Boiler Operator license. This position involves working on call during specified hours.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years boiler room experience.
• License as a Boiler Operator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains boilers and observes various meters and gauges.
• Cleans and repairs boilers and related equipment.
• Performs emergency maintenance repairs when called.

Skills

Proficient knowledge of boilers

Proficient knowledge of generators

Proficient knowledge of elevators

Proficient knowledge of air conditioning machinery/equipment

Education

Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

Job description

Powerhouse Engineer (PER DIEM)

Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT

Per diem/On Call

1. Operates and maintains boilers; observes various meters and gauges and takes appropriate action for safe operation.
2. Starts, stops and switches over boiler as appropriate.
3. Cleans and repairs boilers, blow tubes and discharge sediment; regulates feed water and condensation pumps and lubricates pump equipment.
4. Cleans inside of boiler wall and repairs and/or replaces broken or worn parts.
5. Tests emergency generators and logs results, reaction, etc. Tests boiler and cooling tower water samples; assigns proper chemical treatment to boiling and cooling waters.
6. Performs periodic inspections of mechanical rooms throughout the hospital to ensure proper operation of heat, air conditioning and ventilation, and medical support equipment.
7. Performs emergency maintenance repairs in the hospital when called between the hours of 3:30 pm and 7:00 am daily and all day Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Contact the on‑call Maintenance Mechanic or Facilities Manager if unable to make the necessary repair depending on the urgency of the repair.
8. Checks operation of emergency generators during a power failure. Takes reading and resets relays that trip out. Checks and resets elevators and ensures that no individuals are in the elevator.
9. Proficient knowledge of boilers, generators, elevators, air conditioning machinery/equipment.
10. Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training
• Experience: 1‑3 years boiler room experience.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: License as a Boiler Operator preferred.