ENGINEER III-PLANT OPS

Methodist Hospitals•Merrillville, IN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer III-Plant Ops ensures customer satisfaction by providing optimum environmental conditions through operating and maintaining building systems in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. The role makes adjustments and repairs to plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems in hospital buildings and on hospital property without assistance. The position also performs routine Plant Operations duties, responds to service requests and hospital emergencies, and carries out preventive maintenance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Five years of Plant Operations and Repair experience required.
Experience in power plant, building, and equipment repairs in an industrial setting.
Must pass the mandatory fit test for a breathing apparatus.
Must have a valid driver's license and pass an insurance investigation.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Must be able to hear audible sounds.
Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints related to mechanical systems.
Ability to make adjustments and repairs using knowledge of mechanical principles.

Nice To Haves

Trade school training in mechanical or electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

Clean hospital vehicles, drains, sewers, boilers, pipes, air-conditioning units, and electrical systems; assist with moving heavy machines, furniture, and equipment.
Deliver large tanks of various gases to Surgery, Central Service, and Laboratory when requested by user departments.
Inspect and test electrical lighting, signal, and power circuits and equipment.
Maintain steps, entrances, sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots, keeping them free of snow and ice during winter months.
Observe mechanical devices to diagnose problems; dismantle, repair, replace, lubricate, and clean parts.
Operate hospital vehicles safely.
Perform boiler feed-water tests using specified chemicals, and test and treat boiler water daily.
Take water samples and apply chemical softeners as needed in the domestic water system.
Inspect boilers, pipelines, and operating equipment daily.
Adjust valves and equipment controls to correct malfunctions.
Perform routine daily custodial duties in Plant Operations.
Repair and maintain piping systems and plumbing fixtures.
Repair autoclaves and other sterilizing equipment.
Respond to hospital emergencies in a professional and orderly manner.
Respond to routine service requisitions.
Replace worn and defective parts as directed by the Plant Operations Supervisor.
Perform routine oiling and greasing of moving mechanisms, clean air-handling unit filters, run emergency generators, check fire-safety systems, and inspect equipment under the preventive maintenance program.
Meet the Standards of Behavior outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.
Follow procedures for protecting and maintaining the security, confidentiality, and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational, and other medical information; support compliance with laws and regulations governing ethical healthcare business practices.