SENIOR OPERATING ENGINEER

Senior Operating EngineerThe Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida's social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 706-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility.Northeast Florida State Hospital Is A Tobacco Free Facility. To Be Considered For This Position Responses To The Qualifying Questions Are Required And Must Be Verifiable Based On Your Submitted Application. Anticipation Vacancy Multi-Hire OpportunityThis is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Senior Operating Engineer within the Maintenance Unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.Specific duties and responsibilities include:Check the prior shift's operations report to determine what specific problems were encountered and if repairs are necessary.Monitor Operating Engineer's duties on shift.Makes rounds of heating plant, checking the gauges and instrument panel every two hours and logs the reading in the operations report.Checks the alarm bell and warning lights to ensure proper operation.Monitor boilers by checking the temperature and pressure of the operating system, checking burning flame of the boilers and stack emissions periodically during shift.Blows down generators to remove dissolved solids.Performs chemical tests on water samples by detecting the color changes of the water samples during test procedures.Adds chemicals to keep systems within specified limits.Inspects, removes, cleans and repairs boiler burner tips.If burner tip's flame is out, take immediate action to re-ignite and manually reset entire system.Assists in servicing generators by removing heads, tube bundles, replacing or repairing leaking tubes and inspecting all seals, gaskets and connections.Service air compressors by changing oil and lubricating bearings.Inspect 3 water softeners and determine degree of softness through pH tests.Perform chemical treatment of cooling towers at Buildings 12 & 13.Monitor the regenerating of water softness.Checks water gauge and adds make-up water to maintain required level.Monitor and log amount of natural gas to each of the three (3) HTHW boilers.Takes gas inventory at the beginning of shift.Service cooling tower and induced draft fans in each of the 3 boilers.Start 3116/125 caterpillar emergency electrical generator and check performance.Perform routine service.Performs all general maintenance in heating plant such as painting, plumbing & routine carpentry repairs/work and servicing miscellaneous equipment.Assists with the cleaning of boiler fire boxes of accumulated residue. This is accomplished by having to enter into a confined space through an opening 16" in diameter and 16" long. To enter back of the boiler the entry is 14" X 16: and 12" long.Performs related duties as required.Knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position:Knowledge of the procedures and methods used in the operation and maintenance of heating and/or air-conditioning equipment.Skill in using hand tools.Skill in repairing heating and/or air-conditioning equipment.Ability to operate or coordinate the operation of boilers or an air-conditioning plant.Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.Ability to communicate effectively.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Minimum qualifications:One year of experience in the operation and maintenance of heating and/or air conditioning equipment.Valid Florida Driver's LicenseCandidate profile (application) requirements:Candidate profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.Work history - entered with the most recent/current listed first: any and all state of Florida jobs, any and all Florida university jobs, all periods of employment, periods of unemployment gaps 3 months or more**Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under period of employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.If claiming right to first interview, candidate must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from career service positions.Location: Macclenny, FL, US, 32063