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　　Job Type:

　　Per Diem

　　Scheduled Hours:

　　Work Shift:

　　Day (United States of America)

　　Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by performing preventative maintenance, regulated quality checks and repairs on the hospital’s boiler systems. Also performs a wide variety of facility maintenance/renovation work, performing skilled craft work to ensure the hospital facilities are maintained/renovated to create a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment for our patients and staff. This trade position will have an impact on hospital safety by ensuring the boiler systems operate safely and on patient and staff satisfaction by minimizing downtime.

　　Job Description:

　　As part of the Engineering team, this position serves the dual role of Boiler Operator and Maintenance Mechanic:

　　Boiler Operator:

　　Monitors, tests, adjusts, cleans, greases and performs minor repairs on the hospital’s high and low pressure boiler systems in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements.

　　Takes and tests water samples and adds appropriate water softening agents and makes other required adjustment to achieve appropriate water conditions.

　　Fires boiler to generate and maintain specified steam pressure for hospital heating, hot water, sterilizer, etc.

　　Oils and greases moving mechanisms

　　When appropriate escalates repairs of boilers. Properly assesses urgency and recommends the consultation of outside repair vendors and/or new equipment. Upon receiving approval, coordinates boiler repairs.

　　Maintenance Mechanic:

　　Responds to Service Response Center pages to investigate and then resolve calls according to the program.

　　Conducts rounds and performs daily shift inspection of the facilities and utility systems.

　　Performs preventative maintenance work on systems, equipment, facilities, and structure in assigned area. Establishes and maintains an effective preventative maintenance routine and schedule that complies with and maximizes operations and facility safety.

　　Monitors Life Safety Code compliance in areas assigned and reports violations and concerns through the proper chain of command.

　　Assists with snow removal and other projects as requested by supervisor.

　　Views the user group as the customer and collaborates with them to address their needs.

　　Both:

　　Detects and reports improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unsafe and/or unusual conditions to supervisor.

　　Does all possible to minimize the disruption associated with the required work.

　　Performs all required documentation accurately, legibly and timely.

　　Assists other team members within licensure allowances.

　　Determines materials and supplies needed for projects/work, prepares requisitions, orders supplies and maintains adequate levels of stock to eliminate lag time in projects. Receives and stores materials in the boiler rooms and mechanical space

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Education

　　Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Two (2) additional relevant trade experiences may be considered in lieu of education.

　　Experience

　　Required: At least two years of maintenance experience

　　Preferred: Experience operating and repairing boilers

　　Other Skills/Knowledge

　　Required:

　　For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team.

　　Able to perform work with minimal supervision and/or direction.

　　Preferred:

　　Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.G. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:

　　Required:

　　Valid driver’s license

　　2nd Class Fireman certificate or higher

　　FLSA Status:

　　Non-Exempt

　　As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

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　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled