Stationary Engineer Plant Ops - Third Shift

Job Title

Plant Operations Engineer

About Us

Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicago's Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit community-focused healthcare provider, Loretto offers its community a unique patient-centered healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education. The hospital staff are committed to providing the best possible medical care in a holistic, safe and comfortable resident environment. By empowering patients with knowledge and resources, Loretto Hospital strives to cultivate a culture of proactive medical management within the community, with the goal of increasing the quality of life for patients and community residents.

Summary

Under supervision of the Chief Engineer, operates and tends to the hospital's boiler, boiler auxiliary and other plant accessory equipment; control pumps and other auxiliary for proper functioning of facilities. Operates air conditioning equipment and air handling units; operate the emergency generator when needed and manages the operation of the physical plant during his/her shift and maintain required logs/reports. This candidate is required to respond to the hospital pager and to Support Services Administration.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs normal repair work on buildings, furniture and equipment in an effective manner.
• Effectively operate and maintain boilers, fire pump and fire alarm system, air conditioning equipment and air handling units, air compressors domestic and hot water system, air conditioning and heating system, cooling towers, vacuum pumps, emergency generator, elevators, refrigerator equipment, etc. to obtain a safe operable environment.
• Operates and maintains domestic water tanks and systems.
• Assist with sustaining inventory of parts and supplies, as needed.
• Responds to all fire alarms and disaster codes; effectively operates emergency equipment as needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency with power tools and equipment.
• Provides a safe environment for occupants of buildings and grounds.
• Maintains equipment for operable condition and accurately maintain daily logs on all equipment.
• Participates with conducting daily inspections of hospital areas; to ensure continuity of services.
• Supports the entire Plant Operations department to meet the goals and objectives of Support Services.
• Manages time in a productive and reliable manner, completing work assignments.
• The ability to except or respond to change in a manner that promotes and supports departmental/hospital goals and objectives, is essential.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows safety/infection control policies and other procedures to ensure a safe environment for self and others; addresses potential safety concerns related to equipment and the working environment.
• Provides and give cooperative and courteous service to patients, visitors, staff, physicians, volunteers and other internal/external customers; ensuring that communication and job activity result in a positive customer experience.
• Operate power tools and equipment: electric drills, sander, scroll saw, table saw, radial arm saw, drill press, etc.
• Adjusts work schedule to accommodate changing priorities of the hospital.
• Follows established emergency, infection control and/or universal precautions and procedures as required.
• Attends mandatory in-service(s) related to safety and/or infection control.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they are modified.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, relevant to the job

Compliance Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital's compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.

Job Requirements

Required:

• A valid Stationary Engineer's license from the City of Chicago is required.
• High school diploma/GED required
• Previous courses in Shop and Shop Mathematics is desired
• Must have three years' experience in general maintenance and repair work.
• The candidate must meet physical demands of this job.
• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, floor plans, schematics, diagrams, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals is necessary.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to talk, hear, taste and/or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Why Loretto

Competitive Compensation: Along with a competitive salary, Loretto Hospital offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.

Career Development: Loretto Hospital is a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to administering excellent patient care. Whether you are pursuing a career in allied health, support services, clinical or nursing support, or professional administration, Loretto Hospital is a tremendous place to grow as a health care professional.

Work Environment: As a not-for-profit, community-focused hospital, Loretto Hospital is truly a place where patients come first. We are seeking team members who not only support our mission, but who are customer service-driven and who desire to enhance the patient experience.