Stationary Engineer

St. John's Riverside Hospital Facilities Steam Boiler Plant Stationary EngineerSt. 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.St. John's Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community StrongResponsibilitiesFunctions as the Facilities Steam Boiler Plant Stationary Engineer. Performs a variety of duties relating to providing and maintaining the hospital's heat, light and power as well as vacuum, air pressure, water, air conditioning etc. 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. Cleans, lubricates, maintains, repairs and adjusts all equipment, piping and other related systems as per TMS preventative maintenance program. Installs and constructs replacements and improvements as directed and reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor. Keeps the plant operation logs for his shift, and notes any unusual problems or conditions as well as maintains records for ordering fuel and other supplies. Monitors alarm panels and HVAC panels for regular conditions and takes appropriate action in case of failures. Responds to emergency problems with elevators, electrical systems, flooding, stoppages or plant equipment failure and makes emergency repairs as necessary. Responds to repair calls during off hours and weekends as required. 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 and or tractor for snow removal or supply pick-up. May be required to work weekends, holidays and overtime if 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. Responsible for reviewing and incorporating the Hospital and Department Mission Statements in daily work activities. Responsible for reviewing Hospital and Departmental Continuous Quality Improvement Goals, Procedures, and Models.QualificationsHigh School graduate or High School Equivalency Diploma. One year of advanced trade school for steam boiler theory operation and maintenance and one year of work experience as a steam boiler stationary engineer or three years working as a steam boiler stationary engineer or possessing a current steam boiler station engineer's license and one year experience working as a steam boiler stationary engineer.