Operating Engineer

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

16d

About The Position

The Operating Engineer is responsible for the successful operation, maintenance, and repair of Beloit Health System facilities and equipment while maintaining a comfortable environment for patients, residents, visitors, and staff. The role works with plumbing and electrical equipment; building heat and hot water boilers; chillers, HVAC systems, and cooling units; pumps, compressors, and kitchen and laundry equipment. It uses the Trane and Metasys BAS management system program and follows manufacturers’ instructions, maintenance schedules, and applicable state and local codes. The position diagnoses equipment failures, performs and documents preventive maintenance, rebuilds or refurbishes motors and other operating equipment, and monitors water-treatment programs. It maintains regulatory licensing records, uses lockout/tagout procedures, and takes action to keep facilities and grounds safe. The Operating Engineer also participates in building-performance committees, supervises and assigns work to General Maintenance personnel, and completes corrective maintenance requests within five days. The role communicates repair status to hospital administration, employees, and medical staff, including during equipment downtime, and keeps users updated on repairs or renovations. It supports accreditation and regulatory compliance by implementing and supervising physical-environment programs and maintaining complete, accurate testing, inspection, and maintenance records. Other duties include arranging escort and transportation services as required and monitoring restricted areas for appropriate access. A scheduled on-call rotation is required.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum of three years of verifiable experience in building maintenance, including HVAC and boiler operation.
Maintain local and state licensing requirements, including applicable boiler operator, HVAC, and underground tank operator requirements.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple demands.
Maintain a valid driver's license and obtain a DOT driver endorsement for company vehicles.
Maintain ethical conduct and protect confidential personal and medical information about patients.
Adhere to established hospital and departmental policies, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and repair Beloit Health System facilities and equipment to provide a comfortable environment for patients, residents, visitors, and staff.
Maintain plumbing and electrical equipment, boilers and associated equipment, chillers, HVAC systems, cooling units, pumps, compressors, and kitchen and laundry equipment.
Use the Trane and Metasys BAS management system program to support building systems operations and maintenance.
Diagnose equipment failures in coordination with staff, service contractors, and manufacturers.
Follow manufacturers’ equipment maintenance schedules, and perform and document maintenance as required.
Rebuild or refurbish motors and other operating equipment.
Monitor and document boiler water, domestic hot and cold water, and HVAC condensate water-treatment programs, ensuring appropriate chemical treatments are in place.
Maintain and record regulatory licensing data, including wastewater and building emissions records.
Implement lockout/tagout procedures when working on energized equipment.
Assess and take action as needed to maintain safe grounds and facilities.
Participate in committees related to building performance, including clean water and wastewater management programs.
Supervise and assign work to General Maintenance personnel.
Complete corrective maintenance work requests within the required five-day period.
Communicate professionally with hospital administration, employees, and medical staff about repair status during equipment downtime.
Maintain working knowledge of code and documentation requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance.
Support facility accreditation and regulatory compliance programs, including requirements of accrediting organizations, CMS, OSHA, state departments of health, and other regulatory agencies.
Maintain current, accurate, and thorough records of testing, inspection, and maintenance procedures to satisfy applicable codes and standards.
Identify patient needs and expectations and support them through efficient, safe, and compliant facility operations.
Keep users informed about equipment or facilities undergoing repair or renovation.
Arrange escort and transportation services as required and monitor restricted areas to ensure appropriate access.
Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation.