Stationary Engineer, Full Time, AVH

highmarkhealth; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to monitor and repair hospital utility systems, including boiler and chiller plants, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and safety systems. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, emergency response, and clear communication with clinical and administrative staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years in a physical plant with gas-fired boilers; an associate degree or technical certification is

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience in a physical plant with gas-fired boilers.
• Associate's degree or vocational/technical certification in mechanical maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor utilities and equipment in boiler room, chiller plant and hospital buildings.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and adjustments on plant and process equipment.
• Perform mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and electrical repairs; prioritize maintenance requests by severity.
• Communicate status to nursing staff and management; assist with emergencies on evenings/nights/weekends.
• Document daily operations, inspections and repairs; notify relevant personnel of emergencies.

Skills

Hand tools

Meters and instruments

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates/Technical certification in mechanical maintenance

Tools

Meters

Wrenches/hand tools

Job description

Company: Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Monitors, conducts preventive maintenance and repairs all utilities and mechanical systems including: steam distribution system, chilled water system, medical gas system, plumbing system, HVAC systems, electrical distribution systems, linen chute system, elevator and automatic doors.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor operating status of utilities and equipment providing essential support services by conducting routine inspections and tours of the boiler room, chiller plant, various mechanical equipment areas and hospital buildings. Monitors and guides vendors performing repairs, adjustments and alterations to the facility and its equipment systems. (30%)
• Perform frequent operational adjustments and routine preventive maintenance to physical plant, patient care and process equipment following standardized task descriptions. (20%)
• Perform mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and electrical repairs. Prioritize all maintenance requests as to their severity. Make all necessary adjustments and repairs to physical plant equipment to ensure their continued efficient operation. Make emergency repairs to non-biomedical equipment on evening, nights and weekends. (20%)
• Communicate promptly and effectively with nursing staff, department management and other administrative representatives on a continual basis regarding status of utilities and support equipment. Make emergency repairs to equipment critical to the safety and comfort of patients and other customers on evenings, nights and weekends. (20%)
• Document all daily physical plant operations, as well as inspections and repairs made to mechanical equipment. Documents significant occurrences regarding construction activities. Notify appropriate personnel of emergencies and unusual occurrences. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a physical plant with gas-fired boilers required.
• Knowledge of maintenance of plumbing, electrical and mechanical equipment required.
• Skilled with hand tools, meters and instruments of the trade.

Preferred

• Associate's degree or vocational/technical school certification in mechanical maintenance preferred.
• Stationary Engineer License preferred
• Experience with centrifugal chillers preferred.
• Experience in healthcare environment is preferred.

Additional Employment Requirements: Valid PA driver's license required

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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