STATIONARY ENGINEER

Location

Oceanside, CA | United States

Job description

US-CA-Oceanside

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.  

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary :

Operates and maintains boilers, air compressors, water softeners, emergency generators, chillers, fire alarm and fire suppression system, normal and emergency power distribution system, medical gas system, elevators, air handlers, pneumatic and electrical controls and heating water systems to provide a safe and comfortable environment within the hospital.

Major Position Responsibilities :

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Performs daily/shift rounds and makes adjustments or repairs as required. Records repairs and status of equipment in daily log.
• Operates, monitors, and makes corrections as required to boilers and auxiliary equipment throughout the plant and hospital to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Responds promptly to heating, cooling and trouble calls throughout the hospital.
• Using the computer and visual observations, constantly monitors parameters, adjusting heating and cooling systems to maximize the comfort of patients and staff.
• Fully complies with safety regulations.
• Performs scheduled PM’s and emergency repairs to ensure proper operation of equipment and safety of personnel.
• Represents Engineering Department, acting as Senior Engineer on PM/Night Shifts and on weekends and holidays. Assists and backs up Building Engineering personnel and works with Police and Fire Department and PBX in case of emergency.
• Tests and treats boilers and HVAC Water Treatment Systems daily
• Perform fire drills according to schedules
• Ensure that Emergency generators are ready at all time.
• Responsible to maintain a safe and clean work environment, including unit based specific safety and infection control requirements.

Qualifications:

• Four years experience in Plant Engineering, familiar with boilers, chillers, emergency power systems, thermal storage systems, energy management systems, required.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED, required.

Licenses:

• Current California Driver License, required. 

Certification:

• Senior Healthcare Mechanic Certification after two years of employment with Tri-City Medical Center, preferred.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work. 

*Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted. Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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