[ref. t73293800] Maintenance Mechanic / Relief Boiler Plant Stationary Engineer
Overview:
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St.John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service.In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
Responsibilities:
Under direct supervision of the Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic/Relief Boiler Plant Stationary Engineer applies a thorough knowledge of general maintenance fundamentals and guided by a thorough knowledge of methods and procedures for operating and repairing boiler plant and related equipment.The Maintenance Mechanic/Relief Steam Boiler Plant Stationary Engineer functions as the Hospital’s relief steam boiler plant stationary engineer in providing and maintaining the heat, light, and power as well as vacuum, air pressure, water, air conditioning, etc.
Constructs, finishes, installs, maintains, and repairs equipment, systems and facilities related to any craft or combination of same, using power and hand tools. Cleans, lubricates, services, repairs, and diagnoses malfunctions of various facilities equipment.Adjusts and repairs on location such items as furniture, beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, laundry, and dietary equipment etc. Performs construction and renovation work indoors or outdoors using building materials of cement, concrete block, steel, wood, etc.
May be required to install, repair, and maintain systems relating to plumbing, steam fitting and boiler equipment. Performs a variety of crafts including carpentry, painting, electrical work, sheet metal work, masonry, work etc. Maintains tools, equipment, and work area in clean, safe, and orderly condition.
Maintains records of PM's, Maintenance, and Inspections noting defects and deficiencies and tags defective equipment for non-use when necessary. Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and repair parts and assists in preparation of requisitions, as necessary.
Utilizes appropriate safety equipment when necessary. Assists in removing snow and ice from Hospital grounds when required. May be expected to drive truck for snow removal or to pick-up supplies. May be required to work as relief steam boiler plant stationary engineer on weekends, holidays, overtime, and off hours without advanced notice as needed.
Must attend all required hospital in-service programs. May be required to perform related, unrelated, and other departmental duties as required and may be assigned maintenance and other construction work outside of his specific job title. Is required to respond to emergency situations during normal working hours.
Maintains and controls operation of all boiler plant equipment for proper generation of steam for heating, cooking, and sterilization and maintenance of hot water temperatures. Monitors, controls, and operates boilers, auxiliary generators, air conditioning and ventilating equipment, vacuum and compressed air systems, electric power and miscellaneous equipment.
Makes regular rounds and inspects equipment, maintains logs and to maintains proper pressures and ensure proper water levels. Tests and treats boiler water and air conditioning systems with specified chemicals. Reads meters and gauges to determine the operating condition of their equipment and regulates the flow of water and fuel in accordance with needs and standards.
Prepares equipment for inspection and performs scheduled tests of equipment, i.e., safety valves, water columns, etc. Must be available for Relief Boiler Plant Stationary Engineer shifts as required. Every effort will be made to schedule in advance.
Salary : $41.8362 per hour when working as a Maintenance Mechanic; $46.438 per hour when working as a Relief Stationary Engineer.
Qualifications:
High School graduate or High School equivalency diploma required. Current steam boiler station engineer’s license required. One year of advanced trade school or three years experience in maintenance field required. Familiarity with tools, methods of many trades and knowledge of building and safety codes.Incumbent must be intelligent, verbal, have good motor coordination, and have good dexterity.