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FTE: 1.000000

Shift: Nights

Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

 

Summary:

The Operating Engineer operates boilers and controls generation of a continuous supply of steam for heating and air conditioning for supplying power to machinery and auxiliary equipment such as the Laundry, Dietary and sterilizers. Operates valves and controls to change building from heating to cooling. Tours boiler room and associated equipment rooms to observe operating equipment, meters, gauges to ensure correct operation. Notifies supervisor and/or appropriate technician when major repairs or assistance is required. Records in appropriate logbooks all specified readings of meters, gauges, etc. Uses specific chemicals and reagents to test boiler and cooling tower water to maintain required residuals. Files a summary report of all activities in the daily power plant.

 

Experience/Education Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent preferredCurrent experience in boiler plant operations and/or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

License or Certification Requirements:

Stationery engineer's license preferred.Valid Illinois drivers licenseProof of good driving record

 

 

Responsibilities:

Addresses patient and family concerns.Makes independent decisions on corrective action of unusual conditions.Operates and maintains co generation facility including all co generation engines, emergency generator, transfer switches, electrical systems, pumps and related piping.Operates and monitors boiler room/HVAC equipment, documents readings on chillers and boiler room equipment and enters such occurrences in the boiler room log book.Performs basic computer skills to operate and troubleshoot related hospital systems maintained by the Maintenance Department.Performs chemical water test(s) on boilers, condensate systems, chiller towers and closed loop systems.Performs preventive and unscheduled maintenance on equipment such as but not limited to: HVAC equipment, air compressors, pumps, generators, boilers, water softeners, chillers, air handlers and fans.Performs repairs and is knowledgeable of various equipment associated with all hospital systems maintained by the Maintenance Department in order to provide needed support.Provides detailed documentation on preventative maintenance requests in order to establish a service history and/or record of the task performed.Works on temperature control equipment in order to provide a comfortable environment.

 

Credentials:
Essential:
* Drivers License

 

Education:
Essential:
* HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

 

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

 

Other information:

Exposure/Sensory Requirements

 

Exposure to:
Chemicals: Industrial water treatment chemicals, acids, bases, resins, salts, anti-foaming agents, biocides, cleaners and paints
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: During work on sewer systems, sinks, toilets and central vacuum outlets and patient beds.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: During work in and on heating and ventilating systems and duct work.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed to instruct, delegate and communicate operational and maintenance requirements.
Vision: Must be able to determine the proper operational characteristics of functioning equipment and systems, recognize dangerous and hazardous conditions.
Smell: Must be able to determine the proper operational characteristics of functioning equipment and systems, recognize dangerous and hazardous conditions.
Hearing: Must be able to determine the proper operational characteristics of functioning equipment and systems, recognize dangerous and hazardous conditions, hear overhead paging, radio pagers, telephones and walkie talkies.
Touch: Must be able to determine the proper operational characteristics of functioning equipment and systems, recognize dangerous and hazardous conditions, must be able to sense vibrating pagers.

Activity/Lifting Requirements

 

Average Hours per Week: 40

Shift: Days

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 5%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 15%
Crawl: 2%
Walk: 15%
Kneel: 5%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 3%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 15%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 15%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 100 lbs: Occasionally
Over 100 lbs:Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Lifting and installing pipes, valves, sheet metal and other materials up to 20' and weighing up to 40# unassisted. Can perform some work at same height with greater weights with assistance. May need to carry equipment, tools, and materials up to 75#, 100' unassisted and over 100# the same distance using stairways and ladders with assistance.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 30
Twist: 35
Stand: 100
Crawl: 20
Walk: 100
Kneel: 35
Lift: 70
Drive: 20
Squat: 35
Climb: 100
Bend: 35
Reach above shoulders: 100

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs.
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: up to 200#
Fine Manipulation: Adjustment of environmental controls, co-generation equipment, blow down controls.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Operates foot controlled pipe threader and drill presses. Occasionally with 5# of force.

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

 

Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 6
Outside hours : 2

Temperature: Extreme cold to extreme hot
Lighting: Very dark to very bright
Noise levels: Very loud to very soft
Humidity: Humid to Dry
Atmosphere: Dust, fumes, odors, gas, poor ventilation

Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Radiation, Other - Must work daily on electric power or steam powered equipment. Natural gas is primary source of fuel for boilers and power generating equipment. Work in radiation areas to control HVAC environment such as Nuclear Medicine.
Protective Clothing Required: Goggles, gloves, face shields, aprons, hearing protectors, respirators and full protective suits occasionally.