Stationary Engineer 2nd Grade

Houston Methodist; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Stationary Engineer 2nd Grade to operate, maintain and repair hospital fixed building equipment and the Central Utility Plant (CUP) on the campus. The role requires coordinating with vendors, and guiding maintenance staff under supervision of senior engineers.

Candidates should have a strong focus on safety, energy efficiency and reliable facility operation to support patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Three years experience as a Stationary Engineer
• Active SE-2 - 2nd Grade Stationary Engineer license from City of Houston

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair hospital building equipment and CUP to meet codes and safety standards.
• Coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance with equipment service providers.
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff and coworkers to ensure quality and safety.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

English communication

Team communication

Electrical/MEP operations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Life Safety Systems

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Stationary Engineer 2nd Grade position is responsible for operation, maintenance and repair of all fixed building equipment including the Central Utility Plant (CUP) within the hospital campus under the direction of the Manager, Coordinator and/or the Stationary Engineer 1st grade. This position will also coordinate repairs and inspections with various vendors to maintain the building equipment.

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

EXPERIENCE

• Three years experience as a Stationary Engineer

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• SE-2 - 2nd Grade Stationary Engineer - City License - City of Houston_PSV City of Houston

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Functional knowledge of the following building systems:
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing operations
  • Building Automation Systems
  • Life Safety Systems
  • Emergency Power Systems
  • Structural Systems
• Functional knowledge of limited boiler systems and/or equipment, as indicated by the 2nd grade licensing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicates effectively with patients, family members, medical staff, coworkers and other hospital personnel to contribute to the quality of the procedure and the work environment.
• Provides guidance and training to other maintenance personnel on proper operations, maintenance and repair of the various operating systems, fixed building and CUP equipment within the hospital under the direction of the Manager, Coordinator and/or Stationary Engineer 1st Grade.
• Assists other maintenance staff, as needed, to meet the needs of the department.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates, maintains and repairs hospital building equipment and CUP to ensure that current hospital codes and operational standards are met while maintaining the comfort and safety of patients, visitors and staff.
• Provides detailed information to relief operators at shift change, including, but not limited to, planned maintenance activity status, equipment status and any equipment operating outside normal parameters.
• Coordinates repairs and preventive maintenance with various equipment service providers to meet the needs of the hospital.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts periodic readings of assigned equipment, entering pertinent information to comply with hospital and code requirements. Appropriately responds to unusual readings, alarms and activities of the equipment and informs leadership of actions taken.
• Performs preventive maintenance and equipment repairs utilizing hospital procedures, manufacturer equipment manuals and proper tools and techniques.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates various equipment and building systems to meet operational and code requirements with a focus on minimizing energy consumption.
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists leadership with the selection of new and replacement building systems and equipment to meet the needs of the hospital that is reliable and minimizes energy usage.
• Participates in department projects. Assumes responsibility for growth and development by participating in in-services programs and continuing education.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• WORK ATTIRE
  • Uniform: Yes
  • Scrubs: No
  • Business professional: No
  • Other (department approved): No
• ON-CALL* Yes
• Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
• TRAVEL**
  • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
  • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

EXPERIENCE

• Three years experience as a Stationary Engineer

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• SE-2 - 2nd Grade Stationary Engineer - City License - City of Houston_PSV City of Houston