Stationary Engineer

Kaiser Permanente; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Berkeley, CA is seeking a skilled facilities technician to support design, construction, modification, and maintenance of hospital equipment and systems. You will help ensure efficient operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems within the Medical Center.

The role involves reading blueprints and manuals, performing inspections, troubleshooting, and operating microprocessor-based devices under limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Three years related experience and/or training.
• Competency to operate microprocessor based devices.
• Knowledge of HVAC including chillers and boilers.
• Understanding of medical gas distribution and alarm systems.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to read and write simple correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and adjustments of equipment.
• Read blueprints, specs and manuals to determine operation.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve under normal and abnormal situations.
• Operate and analyze physical plant equipment via computers and microprocessor devices.
• Test newly installed machines to ensure contract specs.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical distribution

Troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Life safety equipment

Manuals reading

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MP2 maintenance system

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Chief or Assistant Chief Engineer, performs activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in medical center facility. Under limited supervision, ensures efficient and reliable operation of all machinery, including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning systems within the Medical Center.

Essential Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs tasks in support of physical plant equipment/systems and operations, including life support and life safety equipment. May be required to work in emergency situations during off hours and on weekend shifts. Performs inspections and adjustments of equipment. Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, operation and maintenance manuals and other documents to determine proper operation. Troubleshoots and problem solve under normal and abnormal situations. Operates, adjusts and analyzes various pieces of physical plant equipment through use of computers and microprocessor based devices. Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications. Performs other duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Basic Qualifications

• Three years related experience and/or training. Competency to operate microprocessor based devices. Capable of performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC equipment (including chillers and boilers), electrical distribution, and operating room equipment. Must possess a working knowledge of medical gas distribution and alarm systems, water treatment, steam systems, refrigeration, compressors, pumps, electric motors, and variable frequency drives. Journeyman level field service experience in industrial electrical and/or refrigeration. Understanding of preventive maintenance and work order system, preferably MP2. Working knowledge and ability to perform duties of all trade classifications including electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization. Ability to regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• Driver's License (California)
• Universal Chlorofluorocarbons Certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering background in acute care hospital preferred.

Primary Location: California,Berkeley,Berkeley Regional Lab - 1705

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM

Working Hours End: 03:30 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A09|IUOE|Local 39

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Berkeley Regional Lab - 1705 - Rgnl Fac -Division Bldg Maint - 0201

Pay Range: $71.81 - $71.81 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.