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Kaiser Permanente · 15 hours ago

Operating Engineer-Plant

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an Operating Engineer to perform preventive maintenance duties in the repair and modification of buildings, equipment, and facilities. The role involves inspecting equipment, maintaining records, and performing various maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work.

Health CareHospitalMental HealthNon ProfitPersonal Health

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Steam Engineer LicenseHVAC MaintenanceElectrical MaintenancePlumbing MaintenanceBuilding AutomationBlueprint InterpretationSoft Skills

Required

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

Steam Engineer Unlimited License (California) OR Los Angeles Steam Engineer 500 HP License

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

Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment

Company

Kaiser Permanente

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Kaiser Permanente is a health organization that offers disease prevention, mental healthcare, and chronic disease management services.

Founded in 1945

Oakland, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org

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