• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Inspects equipment and facilities for proper operation and working condition.
• Maintains routine records and determines type and extent of any malfunction of equipment and, as necessary.
• Adjusts, disassembles and repairs or replaces parts or components, reassembles and tests for proper operation.
• Reports more serious problems to Chief Engineer for instructions or maintenance scheduling.
• May attend to gas fired steam boilers, hot water boilers, and heaters.
• May make necessary adjustments to assure proper steam pressure, combustion, water flow, water level and proper operation of safety devices and auxiliary equipment.
• Tests boiler water and adds chemicals as necessary.
• May service and make repairs to heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including fans, motors, radiators, thermostats, dampers and regulating controls.
• Replaces filters and fluids as necessary; and maintains routine records of repairs.
• Performs a variety of general semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, alteration and repairs to machinery, equipment or facilities as assigned or in accordance with basic skills and abilities, and standard procedures, diagrams or manufacturer instructions, i.e.
• Performs routine electrical maintenance, replacement or alteration of circuit wiring, switches, control equipment and mechanisms, motors, transformers, relays, generators, appliances, fixtures, alarms, communication equipment, etc.
• Performs general mechanical maintenance of hospital and clinic equipment, kitchen equipment, office machines and equipment, etc.
• Normally excludes specialized and highly technical x-ray and surgical equipment requiring specific training, experience and materials.
• Performs general plumbing maintenance - Maintain, repair and make alterations to steam, gas, water, air, and sanitary plumbing pipes and fixtures.
• Bend, cut, ream, and thread pipe, wipe joints, test joints, and pipe systems for leaks.
• Repair leaks and clear drain stoppages.
• General welding - cutting, joining metals not requiring critical test tolerance or certification.
• Performs a variety of routine maintenance duties such as repair and assemble extension cords, replace fuses, fluorescent ballasts and tubes, clean and lubricate motors and other machinery.
• Clean sink and grease traps, replace and re-pack valves, assemble equipment, repair drape pull mechanisms and related items.
• Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies, furniture, equipment, removing trash, scrap material, and replacing light bulbs, etc.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, Health Plan members and the public.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

• Three (3) to Five (5) years with in the last year, experience in Building Plant Operations and Maintenance.

• Associate of Arts Degree in Engineering or technical disciplines in Plant Operations, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or equivalent.

• Drivers License (in location where applicable)
   

• Universal Chlorofluorocarbons Certificate within 6 months of hire
   

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of equipment, controls, and building automation maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, schematic drawings and technical manuals.
• The Employer reserves the right to review and modify these requirements during the term of the agreement pursuant to paragraphs 1819 and 2101 in the Labor Agreement.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

• N/A.

Notes:

• Replacing a retired engineer.