Operating Engineer A - UH Lakewood (Full Time 7a - 3:30p)

Operating Engineer A - UH Lakewood

Operating Engineer A - UH Lakewood (Full Time 7a - 3:30p) 101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location: UH Lakewood Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri

Department: Physical Plant UHLMC

Position Type: Full time

Work Schedule: 7:00PM - 3:30AM

Hours Per Week: 40

Job Description: Operate and maintain the power plant equipment where duties include generating steam, making chilled water, supplying soft water, and generating electricity. Power plant equipment includes boilers, incinerators, pumps, compressors for emergency generators. Receive direction from supervisor on a daily basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent.

Class "A" Operator's license.

Five years experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment in a high pressure steam generation plant or an equivalent combination of education and experience necessary for a Class "A" Operator's License.

Ability to maintain and repair equipment using hand and power tools and read and comprehend technical manuals and schematic drawings.

If driving is a requirement for the employee, he/she must meet the requirements specified in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these requirements as a condition of employment.

Ability to climb ladders, push and pull up to 95 pounds and lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to wear half mask respirator to comply with OSHA requirements.

Verbal communication skills to explain procedures to other engineers during training.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical training at a trade school.