EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

To qualify for the position, the candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent required. Boiler certification required. 3rd class Stationary Engineer License required.

CONDITIONS:

The new hire or transfer employee will remain within this job category for a probationary period of six months. With a satisfactory criteria-based performance evaluation, the employee will advance to a regular status employee. If the evaluation is not satisfactory, the employee will be terminated.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate and trouble shoot and perform p.m.'s on high pressure steam boilers, A/C equipment, Medical Air & Vacuum Systems, Emergency Generators, Air Handler Units, Pneumatic Valves, Energy Management System, and other misc. pumps and hospital equipment.
• Ability to work on Steam Valves, Domestic Water System, and Plumbing Systems, soldering, brazing, and welding.
• Ability to read schematics, equipment diagrams, and blueprints.
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize work assignments.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with patients, visitors, peers, and other hospital personnel.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Calculate mathematical problems related to the engineering field.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to read and understand operator/service manuals, troubleshooting diagrams, and schematics.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

Boiler Certification required. Maryland 3rd class Stationary Engineer License Required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Works in all areas of hospital campus, with possible exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise and tight quarters; requires walking, standing, reaching, and bending approximately 80% of the time; requires lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling equipment, weighing up to 100 pounds, approximately 30% of the time; requires visual acuity and manual dexterity in order to operate tools and machinery; potential for exposure to hazardous materials and situations; and potential for exposure to blood and/or body substances requiring the observance of Standard Precautions and safe handling practices.