Engineering Mechanic

What Awaits You? Career growth and development Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Diverse and collaborative working environment Affordable and comprehensive benefits package Our competitive Benefit Package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. You can explore the details of our benefits offering by visiting the following link: The Facilities Engineering Mechanic is responsible for performing stationary engineering duties in the central boiler and chiller plants as required. The Facilities Engineer Mechanic also performs a wide range of maintenance tasks in the hospital including routine HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and responding to facilities emergencies involving these trades. The Engineering Mechanic also performs preventive maintenance relating to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and other mechanical systems. The Facilities Engineering Mechanic communicates with the clinical supervisor on duty as needed, and the on-call Facilities Superintendents as required to arrange for required emergency services. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Performs operations in the central boiler and chiller plants including operating the hospital’s building automation system, starting and stopping boilers and chillers as directed, starting and stopping pumps, variable frequency drives, control air compressors; Performs preventive maintenance in the boiler and chiller plants when assigned; Respond to and acknowledge, silence, and reset fire alarms according to departmental policy. Investigate fire alarm events and direct BCFD personnel to fire locations. Serve on hospital’s fire emergency response team. Assist with other various systems including but not limited to door alarm systems, wander systems, door control systems, nurse call systems, and TV systems. Respond to and correct errors in the hospital’s pneumatic tube system; request assistance from Pevco when directed by the on-call or electrical superintendent. . Investigates losses of power whether localized or facility-wide. Restore power when possible; communicate with the on-call or electrical superintendent; communicate with BGE as directed by the superintendent. Makes simple electrical repairs; resets breakers, and restarts equipment as directed by the superintendent. Replaces various types of lamps in lighting fixtures; conducts preventive maintenance lighting rounds both interior and exterior. Investigate leaks, stop leaks with appropriate control valves and other means; and assist with water/floor clean up. Unclog sinks, toilets, floor drains, roof drains, etc. using equipment appropriate for the task. Investigate HVAC temperature and ventilation complaints; adjusts thermostats and other HVAC equipment when possible.. Responds to elevator failures; initiates elevator rescues by contacting security to respond and call 911 for BCFD to conduct rescue; turns off power to the elevator when necessary; contacts elevator service contractor according to departmental policy. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The position requires a 1st-grade stationary engineer’s license valid in the State of Maryland; a high school level of educational development (high school graduate or GED). Five years of previous experience; hospital or other healthcare experience preferred. A Maryland Class C driver’s license is required. Requires analytical skills to gather and interpret information in both routine and emergencies. Work requires the ability to understand and respond to written and verbal instructions. Work requires the ability to use an electronic tablet device for tracking work hours and completion of work orders. Work requires contact with patients and visitors to the hospital, courtesy, empathy, and good customer service skills. Required Physical, Mental, and Visual Abilities Lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 lbs. Pushing and/or pulling non-motorized equipment weighing more than 50 lbs. Climbing – ascending and descending ladders, scaffolding, and ramps. Stooping and bending. Reaching and grasping objects. Manipulating and operating hand and power tools or machinery. Walking and/or standing for extended periods. Working Conditions Work requires working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness could result in minor cuts, bruises, or muscle strains.