Stationary Engineer-ENG FT/DAY

JOB SUMMARY: To operate and maintain stationary engines and mechanical equipment that facilitates the uninterrupted operations of the central plant. Perform preventative maintenance and urgent, corrective and routine repairs in electrical , mechanical and H.V.A.C. equipment.  Documents and records temperature, pressure, water chemistry, fuel consumption, and other data at specified intervals.  Must have good mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, use, repair, and maintenance. Must have knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. The Electrician/Stationary Engineer must have knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, atmospheric dynamics, mechanical and electrical structures and processes.

PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS AND TASKS
Essential Function

a.    Oversees the requisitioned, corrective, emergency and preventative maintenance of buildings, equipment and off-site facilities associated with the hospital.
b.    Reports daily to the Chief Engineer as to the general condition of hospital facilities and the general progress of work being accomplished.
c.    Reviews maintenance requests and schedules work tasks for staff engineers checking to see that they are properly executed within a reasonable length of time.  This includes requisitioned, corrective and emergency maintenance.  Ensures that work sites are left clean and that tools are returned to Maintenance Shop.  Makes periodic inspections, noting general condition and keeps the Chief Engineer informed as to the needs and/or changes required to keep the hospital in safe, well maintained condition.
d.    Order selected stock items such as plumbing supplies, wood, electrical and equipment parts so as to maintain maximum efficiency levels at all times according to established procedures.
e.    Performs requisitioned, corrective, emergency and preventative maintenance of electrical distribution, mechanical, H.V.A.C., power generation, plumbing, and medical gas systems and building structures as required.  Responsible for inspecting, calibrating, adjusting, lubricating and repairing or replacing components as necessary.  Maintains records of maintenance repairs.  
f.    Diagnose system malfunction on mechanical and electrical equipment.  Repairs or replaces defective parts as necessary.
g.    Assists in the training of personnel in the operation and repair of equipment.
h.    Assists in maintaining records to ensure compliance with state, federal and Joint Commission regulations.
i.    Incumbent is prepared to assume responsibilities for the Chief Engineer in the event of absence, illness or vacation.
j.    Inspects completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards.
k.    Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
l.    Interprets hospital policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
m.    Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
n.    Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
o.    Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists in solving work problems.
p.    Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
q.    Helps Chief Engineer in maintaining time and production records.
r.    Confers with supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
s.    Performs activities or workers supervised.
t.    Maintains age specific safety precautions including:
•    No small or sharp object or tools that may injure pediatric patients or visitors will be left out.
•    Elderly – Adequate lighting will be maintained for good visibility.  Hallways and pathways will be free of debris, equipment, tools and liquid spills.