Job Functions

Operates boilers and related equipment to meet need for steam.  Adjusts fuel feed and volume of air in furnaces.

Checks boiler safety shut down equipment; notifies supervisor immediately of any problems or malfunctions and repairs if possible

Tests boiler water condition; adds chemical treatment to maintain proper limits and prevent build-up of deposits

Checks chemical supplies and materials needed in boiler room and submits requisition to the plant superintendent on a monthly basis.

Disassembles and cleans boilers on an annual basis.

Starts, stops, adjusts, and regulates mechanical equipment such as engines, compressors, generators, turbines pumps and steam boilers during the respective shift.

Checks water levels in boilers and oil levels in fuel tanks.

Observes meters, recorders, pressure and draft gauges and manipulates valves to bring readings within specified requirements.

Periodically checks all mechanical rooms during the shift, recording readings in logbooks/forms as required by departmental policies and procedures.

Inspects equipment while in operation and makes minor repairs when necessary.

Provides repair service.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

 Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

 Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

Computes air combustion efficiency.

Maintains, performs, repairs and makes adjustments to central chiller plant and equipment.

Performs other related duties as required.

Education:

High school Diploma or equivalent required.

(Current New Jersey Pressure Steam license.  Refrigeration Machine Operator License preferred.)

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years experience as a licensed stationary and refrigeration engineer.

Skills:

Basic math skills

Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.