Stationary Engineer

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a skilled facilities technician to design, construct, modify, and maintain equipment and machinery for the medical center. Under supervision, ensure efficient operation of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems within the facility.

The role requires three years of related experience, ability to read blueprints and operate microprocessor-based devices, and capability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• Three years related experience and/or training in medical facility maintenance.
• Competency to operate microprocessor-based devices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and manuals.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Knowledge of medical gas distribution and alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, modify, and maintain equipment and machinery in the medical center facility.
• Inspect and troubleshoot life support and life safety systems; read blueprints and manuals.
• Operate, adjust and analyze physical plant equipment via computers and microprocessor devices.
• Test newly installed machines to ensure contract specifications are met.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical work

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MP2 work orders

Refrigeration equipment

Electrical distribution

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

Experience

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

Additional Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering background in acute care hospital preferred.