Stationary Engineer II

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking a maintenance technician for the 2nd shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. This safety-sensitive role supports the Central Energy Plant, ensuring reliable utilities across hospital facilities.

Required is an associate degree or equivalent experience with a Boiler Operator License. The job emphasizes preventive maintenance, electrical/mechanical knowledge, and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2 years of related field experience.
• Boiler Operator License required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant machinery operates within design specs and monitor systems.
• Maintain mechanical and electrical knowledge of plant equipment.
• Follow plant safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Operate and maintain fire alarm, sprinkler, medical gas/vacuum, generator and switchgear.
• Conduct preventive maintenance per schedules.
• Use tools and diagnostic equipment; read plans/schematics; shaft alignment.
• Know emergency procedures and keep power systems ready.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Shaft alignment tools

Ladder logic

Electrical plans/schematics

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift:

Evening Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC017310 Maintenance

Summary:

Tuesday to Saturday, 2nd Shift (3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.)

Salary:

Most new hires start between $23.00-$28.70 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

Operates and maintains Central Energy Plant machinery to attain maximum comfort levels and a stable supply of all utilities in all public buildings connected to the plants, while maximizing efficiency and emergency readiness. Provides advanced technical support to other plant personnel in troubleshooting & repair operations.

Tuesday to Saturday, 2nd Shift (3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.)

Required Education:

Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 2 years of experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Faclities - Direct_1 year hospital specific Central Energy Plant operation experience

Required Certifications:

Boiler Operator License - Arkansas Department of Labor Boiler Operator's License Division

Recommended Certifications:

Industrial Maintenance Electrician (License) - Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners, Universal Technician Certification - EPA - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Description

1. Ensures all Plant machinery is operating within design specs and takes appropriate action if not. Continuously monitors local indictors and building automation system to ensure proper operation of machinery and a stable supply of utilities.

2. Maintains detailed mechanical and electrical knowledge of all plant machinery and associated systems, continuously updates their knowledge and education about all newly purchased equipment.

3. Maintains knowledge of and practices all plant safety procedures. Understands the purpose and use of personal protection equipment.

4. Understands and has the ability to operate and maintain the following special purpose systems: Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Medical Air, Medical Gas, Medical Vacuum, Emergency Generation and Switchgear, Remote Generator Monitors and Remote Boiler Monitors.

5. Conducts intermediate inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance on machinery in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules.

6. Ability to use tools, diagnostic test equipment; read and understand mechanical and electrical plans and schematics; set-up and correctly operate indicating tools for shaft alignment; understand ladder logic and diagnose problems associated with programmable logic.

7. Possesses knowledge of all emergency response procedures for all plant equipment/utilities and demonstrates the ability to carry out those procedures. Maintains our emergency power systems readiness at all times.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.