Stationary Engineer II

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position operates all campus heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, including boilers, steam absorption and centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, fans, pumps, and systems. The role focuses on optimizing efficiency, safety, and occupant comfort according to department policies and procedures. The Stationary Engineer II also maintains accurate records, utilizes the Building Automation System (BAS) for monitoring and control, responds to alarms, and performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on HVAC and other equipment. Additionally, the role involves routine general maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and building systems. The position requires responding to service calls and work orders to maintain a safe and efficient environment, documenting all tasks in the CMMS, and reading blueprints and maintenance manuals.

Requirements

• Stationary Engineer license from the municipality of work location or Power Engineer certification (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th Class) from either the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIULPE) or the American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE). Equivalent certifications from federal organizations such as the United States Navy will also be considered.
• Valid Driver's License
• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of technical training.
• 2-4 Years of Stationary Engineering Knowledge
• Moderate knowledge of applicable codes/regulations pertaining to assigned equipment and operations.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., software relating to CMMS, building automation, and Microsoft Office).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, crawl, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead, lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest-level, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.
• Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards and therefore knowledge of safety precautions.
• Position requires travel.
• May be exposed to road/weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Responsibilities

• Operates all campus heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment including boilers, steam absorption and centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, fans, pumps and systems in a manner that optimizes efficiency, safety, and occupant comfort per department policies and procedures with moderate level of guidance/assistance.
• Maintains accurate records and reports on all equipment startup, failures, problems, work in progress and completed work through logbooks and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) with moderate level of guidance/assistance.
• Utilizes BAS as a tool for both monitoring and controlling HVAC equipment.
• Responds to alarms in a timely and correct manner.
• Optimizes operation using trending reports as appropriate.
• Performs preventive maintenance on HVAC and other equipment as assigned per established procedures including inspection, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, testing, flushing, minor repairs, rebuilding and replacing parts/components to ensure that systems remain within the established operating parameters.
• Troubleshoots issues with HVAC equipment and determines the root cause in a timely manner.
• Executes repairs or installations with minimal impact to the hospital and patient care.
• Appropriately requests assistance as warranted by the situation.
• Responds to building occupant complaints in a timely and professional manner and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Keeps requester appraised of the status of corrective action.
• Maintains current daily logs, preventive maintenance records and equipment repair files to comply with local, state and federal regulatory requirements as directed.
• Performs routine general maintenance including painting, plumbing, carpentry, equipment testing and repair, ventilation, lighting, electrical, groundskeeping and snow removal.
• Performs repairs on a large variety of facility systems such as mechanical, electrical, building systems and other critical systems with moderate level of guidance/supervision.
• Provides timely and proper response to assigned service calls, work orders and preventative maintenance to maintain a safe and efficient environment.
• Documents all tasks and work time on the CMMS.
• Reads blueprints and maintenance manuals to gain knowledge needed to complete assignments.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree