Plant Engineer II

About the position

Performs various maintenance tasks and repairs most equipment and machinery utilized in the Medical Center. Operates machines vital to performing maintenance and repair. Operates, maintains, modifies, and repairs a variety of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Performs various maintenance tasks such as replacing filters, lubricating bearings, and repairing cabinets.
• Performs electrical repairs such as bed lamps, non-complex electrical devices, changing balasts, repairing electrical line cords, fixing light switches, isolating electrical problems, and replacing fuses.
• Conducts electrical safety tests on equipment, electrical plugs, and outlets.
• Unclogs pipes and plumbing fixtures and related equipment as necessary.
• Performs routine repairs on equipment such as stethoscopes, otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, vacuum units, cart washers, autoclaves, oxygen outlets, air outlets, suction pumps, hospital beds, sinks, toilets, and other associated hospital plant equipment.
• Completes work assignments including routine installations of plant equipment, hanging of signs and pictures, and adjusting and maintaining time clocks.
• Determines type and extent of equipment malfunction, adjusting, disassembling, repairing or replacing parts and components; reassembles and tests equipment for safe and proper operations by reading blueprints, diagrams, and repair manuals.
• Performs preventative maintenance including cleaning, oiling, painting, calibration, and other related services to extend the life cycle of equipment.
• Assists skilled maintenance persons in trade tasks in which employee is not certified.
• Repairs and maintains air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including related electrical circuit analysis.
• Troubleshoots and repairs related equipment including thermostats, ice machines, air dampers, and other associated equipment.
• Repairs complex electrical devices and components requiring the use of schematic and wiring diagrams.
• Performs circuit analysis to localize, isolate, and identify defective electrical components using precision test equipment.
• Repairs or modifies equipment or plant structures by welding using both electrical or oxygen-acetylene equipment.
• Performs locksmithing tasks including cutting keys, fitting and installing locks, and maintaining a key control system.
• Drives trucks or vans to outlying clinics or remote areas to facilitate or expedite maintenance requirements.
• Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers.

Requirements

• Possession of the LA Unlimited Steam Engineers License and EPA Rule 608 Universal Certification or the 500 HP LA City Steam License and EPA Rule 608 Universal Certification.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes.

Nice-to-haves

• Four (4) years experience in building plant operations and maintenance preferred.
• Three (3) years experience in a hospital setting preferred.