Kaiser Permanente
Operating Engineer - Facilities, Regional Facilities, Maintenance, 40 hrs, Day
Kaiser Permanente, Pasadena, California, United States, 91106
Operating Engineer - Facilities
Under general supervision, the Operating Engineer performs a variety of routine or skilled preventive maintenance duties in the repair, alteration, and modification of buildings, equipment, and facilities. Essential Responsibilities: Upholds Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures, principles of responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws. Inspects equipment and facilities for proper operation and working condition; maintains routine records and determines type and extent of any malfunction of equipment and, as necessary; adjusts, disassembles and repairs or replaces parts or components, reassembles and tests for proper operation. Reports more serious problems to Chief Engineer for instructions or maintenance scheduling. May attend to low pressure boilers, hot water boilers, and heaters; may make necessary adjustments to assure proper steam pressure, combustion, water flow, water level, and proper operation of safety devices and auxiliary equipment. Tests boiler water and adds chemicals as necessary. May service and make repairs to heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment including fans, motors, radiators, thermostats, dampers, and regulating controls; replaces filters and fluids as necessary; and maintains routine records of repairs. Performs a variety of general semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, alteration, and repairs to machinery, equipment, or facilities as assigned or in accordance with basic skills and abilities, and standard procedures, diagrams, or manufacturer instructions, i.e.: Performs routine electrical maintenance, replacement or alteration of circuit wiring, switches, control equipment and mechanisms, motors, transformers, relays, generators, appliances, fixtures, alarms, communication equipment, etc. Performs general mechanical maintenance of hospital and clinic equipment, kitchen equipment, office machines and equipment, etc. Normally excludes specialized and highly technical x-ray and surgical equipment requiring specific training, experience, and materials. Performs general plumbing maintenance - Maintain, repair and make alterations to steam, gas, water, air, and sanitary plumbing pipes and fixtures. Bend, cut, ream and thread pipe, wipe joints, test joints and pipe systems for leaks. Repair leaks and clear drain stoppages. General welding - cutting, joining metals not requiring critical test tolerance or certification. Performs a variety of routine maintenance duties such as repair and assemble extension cords, replace fuses, fluorescent ballasts and tubes, clean and lubricate motors and other machinery. Clean sink and grease traps, replace and re-pack valves, assemble equipment, repair drape pull mechanisms and related items. Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies, furniture, equipment, removing trash, scrap material, and replacing light bulbs, etc. Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, Health Plan members, and the public. Performs other related duties as required. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. Basic Qualifications: Experience: Ability to demonstrate knowledge of equipment, controls, and building automation maintenance. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, and technical manuals. The Employer reserves the right to review and modify these requirements during the term of the agreement pursuant to paragraphs 1819 and 2101 in the Labor Agreement. Education: Associate of Arts Degree in Engineering or technical disciplines in Plant Operations, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or equivalent. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigeration License, 608 (or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire) Valid CA Driver's License. Three (3) to five (5) years' experience within the last year, in Building Operations and Maintenance. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Under general supervision, the Operating Engineer performs a variety of routine or skilled preventive maintenance duties in the repair, alteration, and modification of buildings, equipment, and facilities. Essential Responsibilities: Upholds Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures, principles of responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws. Inspects equipment and facilities for proper operation and working condition; maintains routine records and determines type and extent of any malfunction of equipment and, as necessary; adjusts, disassembles and repairs or replaces parts or components, reassembles and tests for proper operation. Reports more serious problems to Chief Engineer for instructions or maintenance scheduling. May attend to low pressure boilers, hot water boilers, and heaters; may make necessary adjustments to assure proper steam pressure, combustion, water flow, water level, and proper operation of safety devices and auxiliary equipment. Tests boiler water and adds chemicals as necessary. May service and make repairs to heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment including fans, motors, radiators, thermostats, dampers, and regulating controls; replaces filters and fluids as necessary; and maintains routine records of repairs. Performs a variety of general semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, alteration, and repairs to machinery, equipment, or facilities as assigned or in accordance with basic skills and abilities, and standard procedures, diagrams, or manufacturer instructions, i.e.: Performs routine electrical maintenance, replacement or alteration of circuit wiring, switches, control equipment and mechanisms, motors, transformers, relays, generators, appliances, fixtures, alarms, communication equipment, etc. Performs general mechanical maintenance of hospital and clinic equipment, kitchen equipment, office machines and equipment, etc. Normally excludes specialized and highly technical x-ray and surgical equipment requiring specific training, experience, and materials. Performs general plumbing maintenance - Maintain, repair and make alterations to steam, gas, water, air, and sanitary plumbing pipes and fixtures. Bend, cut, ream and thread pipe, wipe joints, test joints and pipe systems for leaks. Repair leaks and clear drain stoppages. General welding - cutting, joining metals not requiring critical test tolerance or certification. Performs a variety of routine maintenance duties such as repair and assemble extension cords, replace fuses, fluorescent ballasts and tubes, clean and lubricate motors and other machinery. Clean sink and grease traps, replace and re-pack valves, assemble equipment, repair drape pull mechanisms and related items. Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies, furniture, equipment, removing trash, scrap material, and replacing light bulbs, etc. Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, Health Plan members, and the public. Performs other related duties as required. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. Basic Qualifications: Experience: Ability to demonstrate knowledge of equipment, controls, and building automation maintenance. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, and technical manuals. The Employer reserves the right to review and modify these requirements during the term of the agreement pursuant to paragraphs 1819 and 2101 in the Labor Agreement. Education: Associate of Arts Degree in Engineering or technical disciplines in Plant Operations, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or equivalent. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigeration License, 608 (or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire) Valid CA Driver's License. Three (3) to five (5) years' experience within the last year, in Building Operations and Maintenance. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.