Maintenance Engineer - Full Time, Variable (East Los Angeles)

Los Angeles Community Hospitals•Los Angeles, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer performs duties necessary to keep the physical structure and associated equipment of the hospital in good repair, including boilers, HVAC, electrical work, mechanical repairs, woodwork, and painting. Performs preventative maintenance to ensure the upkeep of the physical plant and equipment of the hospital.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
One year previous experience as a maintenance engineer in plant operations
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment to resolve issues
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills
HVAC Certification
Boiler Operator License
Previous hospital plant operations experience

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots and diagnoses electrical and mechanical device malfunctions (pumps, boilers, engines, motors, conveyor systems, laboratory equipment, etc.).
Repairs or replaces defective parts, lubricates and maintains equipment.
Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufactures specifications, with hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.
Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
Replaces or repairs damaged or worn heating ventilation and air conditioning parts and equipment.
Inspects and services, including urgent corrective routine and requisitioned repair, HVAC equipment.
Assists in maintaining and repairing HVAC controls and associated equipment.
Constructs, repairs and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, partitions and other parts of the hospital buildings, using hand and power tools according to oral and written instructions.
Applies paint, varnish, stains, enamels or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings and fixtures of the hospital.
Performs preventive maintenance on all types of equipment per facility schedule.
Calibrates thermostatic controls and pressure differential gauges.
Maintains awareness and upkeep of the physical plant of the hospital.
Fires boilers and controls generation of a continuous supply of steam for heating hospital buildings and to power machinery and auxiliary equipment.
Inspects and observes pressures of liquid and vapor with instrumentation to ensure efficient operation.
Takes conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful approach regarding work activities.
Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.
Demonstrates excellent customer service at all times.
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital/corporate policies and HIPAA privacy regulations.
Complies with all hospital fire and safety rules.