Operating Engineer-Plant

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.

• 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 gas fired steam 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.

Qualifications:

• Three (3) to Five (5) years within the last year, experience in Building Plant Operations and Maintenance.

• Associate of Arts Degree in Engineering or technical disciplines in Plant Operations, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or equivalent.

• Driver's License (in location where applicable)

• Universal Chlorofluorocarbons Certificate within 6 months of hire

• 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.


• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.