Maintenance Engineer

The University of Kansas Health System•Liberty, MO

About The Position

Operating and maintenance of the physical plant including, but not limited to, steam boilers, air handling units, air conditioning and support equipment, emergency generators and electrical distribution system. Equipment retrofit and remodeling projects on existing facilities. General and preventive maintenance of all in-house systems and equipment. Testing and treatment of the hospital's various water systems.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Trade/vocational school in 1 or more of the engineering disciplines.
Some college coursework.
2 or more years plant engineering/maintenance, specifically working with boilers and chillers.
K.C. Operating Engineer’s License.
Familiarity with building/fire codes and TJC Standards.

Responsibilities

Watch Engineer: Maintains the steam boilers and support equipment; keeps proper logs and maintenance documentation current and detailed; participates in annual boiler tear down and inspection.
HVAC: Maintains all air handling units and air conditioning equipment at peak operating efficiency; repairs, adjusts and/or modifies all pneumatic controls, pumps, valves, closed systems, electrical controls and refrigerant circuits; replaces filters of all types.
Transport Systems: Performs emergency rescue procedures of personnel in facility’s elevators.
Fire Safety: Fire brigade duty, immediate response to “Code Red” with class ABC extinguisher and common hand tools; periodic testing of all fire safety equipment and devices; performs inspections and participates in drills.
Preventative Maintenance: Performs all maintenance outlined on preventive maintenance work orders; utilizes applicable equipment manuals if needed and documents all additional repairs and parts.
General Maintenance: Repairs, as needed, equipment such as: lighting, hospital beds, kitchen equipment, sterilizers, furniture, ice machines and other refrigeration equipment, lock sets and door hardware, audio/video equipment, and carts.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.
Other duties may be assigned as required.