Watch Engineer or Fireman

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, seeks a Watch Engineer or Fireman in New York. The role requires boiler operation and preventative maintenance responsibilities in a teaching hospital setting on Long Island's South Shore.

Experience with high-pressure steam boilers is essential, along with a valid NYS driver’s license. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities within Catholic Health.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with high-pressure steam boilers.
• Valid New York State (NYS) Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Boiler Operations: Tend boilers to maintain correct pressure and safe water levels; clean and recondition them for inspections.
• Routine Maintenance: Clean/change fuel oil strainers, replace packing glands on leaking valves, and lubricate power house equipment.
• System Testing: Run the diesel generator and air compressor weekly to ensure optimal operating conditions.
• Monitoring & Records: Take hourly readings on steam, oil, water, air, and AC equipment; maintain basic boiler room logs.
• Chemical Treatment: Safely add required chemicals to boilers and fuel oil tanks.

Skills

Boiler operations

Maintenance

System testing

Record keeping

Chemical handling

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537-bed teaching hospital and member of Catholic Health. Featuring a Level II Trauma Center and nearly 900 physicians, we care for over 100,000 patients annually on Long Island's South Shore, fostering a culture of clinical excellence and continuous learning.

Job Details

Watch Engineer or Fireman

Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537-bed teaching hospital and member of Catholic Health. Featuring a Level II Trauma Center and nearly 900 physicians, we care for over 100,000 patients annually on Long Island's South Shore, fostering a culture of clinical excellence and continuous learning.

Job Details

Watch Engineer or Fireman

Sunday 7am-3PM Sunday and Monday 11PM-7AM, Friday and Saturday 3PM-11PM, off Tuesday-Thursday

Responsibilities

• Boiler Operations: Tend boilers to maintain correct pressure and safe water levels; clean and recondition them for inspections.
• Routine Maintenance: Clean/change fuel oil strainers, replace packing glands on leaking valves, and lubricate power house equipment.
• System Testing: Run the diesel generator and air compressor weekly to ensure optimal operating conditions.
• Monitoring & Records: Take hourly readings on steam, oil, water, air, and AC equipment; maintain basic boiler room logs.
• Chemical Treatment: Safely add required chemicals to boilers and fuel oil tanks.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience working with high-pressure steam boilers required.
• License: Valid New York State (NYS) Driver's License required.

Salary Range

USD $27.00 - USD $34.00 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.