Plant Engineer III

Luminis Health • Lanham, MD

5d • $24 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance functions on hospital air conditioning, heating, air supply, and refrigeration systems. This role involves maintaining order and cleanliness within the boiler room, performing corrective maintenance and emergency repairs throughout the Medical Center on second and third shifts. The position requires monitoring equipment and operations, conducting safety tests on boilers, checking water levels, collecting and testing water samples for proper chemical content, and maintaining reports and logs. Additionally, the role involves using a computerized maintenance management system, monitoring and managing building climate via an energy management computer system, performing plumbing repairs, and electrical maintenance on various fixtures and circuits. HVAC maintenance on units, fans, air handlers, and controls is also a key responsibility. The position also includes the proper disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• One or more years of specialized training in appropriate technical fields consisting of carpentry, painting, light construction.
• Must be familiar with basic mechanical tools
• Three to five years’ experience in Plant Operations
• Valid Maryland drivers license and a driving record with no more than two (2) points.
• First Grade Stationary Plant Engineer License from the State of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

• Universal CFC Certification (EPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on all boiler and HVAC plant equipment, including maintaining order and cleanliness within the boiler room.
• Performs corrective maintenance and emergency repairs throughout the Medical Center on second and third shifts.
• Makes rounds of the boiler room and designated auxiliary machinery spaces to monitor equipment and operations.
• Performs required safety test on boilers on every shift, recording readings every two hours on critical plant equipment in service.
• Checks water levels on all heating and cooling systems in use.
• Collects water samples from each system and conducts tests to determine proper chemical content.
• Maintains all reports and logs according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Reports promptly all malfunctions of equipment, or other irregularities to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in the computerized maintenance management system for work and equipment documentation.
• Monitors and manages building climate using the energy management computer system.
• Cleans and unclogs drains and toilets, repairs water faucets, flushometers, performs the installation of plumbing fixture and piping, performs repairs in steam, oxygen, vacuum and other medical gases.
• Requests assistance from plumbers, painters, HVAC technicians, carpenters, and plant operators when necessary.
• Performs electrical maintenance on receptacles, light switches, electrical circuits and fixtures.
• Performs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance on air conditioning units, fans, air handlers, water heaters, converters, duct work and system controls.
• Disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED