Operating Engineer

Fairview Health Services•Maplewood, MN

24d

About The Position

Fairview is looking for an Operating Engineer to join our team at our St. John's location in Maplewood, MN. The Operating Engineer Operates, repairs and monitors operation of building equipment in a safe and efficient manner. This is a full time 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) on the day shift working every 4th or 5th weekend. Job Expectations: Mains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards. Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements. Operates high/low pressure boiler heating system and air conditioning equipment. Repairs steam plank equipment, plumbing, structure, heating, air conditioning and electrical equipment. Completes monitoring and repairs in accordance with operating procedures, manufacturer guidelines, OSHA, State and Federal regulations. Monitors equipment to ensure proper temperature and pressure readings/settings. Maintains records on equipment repairs, safety inspections, and preventive maintenance. Communicates supply shortages to others as needed. Answers all departmental telephone calls and or work requests received and enters on work order system to ensure prompt response to inquiries or problems. Consults with and advises supervisor regarding problems with operation of the building and reports all repairs and maintenance that require assistance from maintenance engineer or outside services. Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment and makes recommendations and improvement of safety. Wears safety equipment as appropriate.

Requirements

3 years’ experience required in operating, heating and cooling systems and maintaining building structures and grounds.
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in high/low pressure steam heating or power plant operation
License 1B Class Boiler (C-1B) through MN Department of Labor and Industry

Responsibilities

Operates high/low pressure boiler heating system and air conditioning equipment.
Repairs steam plank equipment, plumbing, structure, heating, air conditioning and electrical equipment.
Completes monitoring and repairs in accordance with operating procedures, manufacturer guidelines, OSHA, State and Federal regulations.
Monitors equipment to ensure proper temperature and pressure readings/settings.
Maintains records on equipment repairs, safety inspections, and preventive maintenance. Communicates supply shortages to others as needed.
Answers all departmental telephone calls and or work requests received and enters on work order system to ensure prompt response to inquiries or problems.
Consults with and advises supervisor regarding problems with operation of the building and reports all repairs and maintenance that require assistance from maintenance engineer or outside services.
Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment and makes recommendations and improvement of safety. Wears safety equipment as appropriate.