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National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives · 19 hours ago

Apprentice Engineer 12-15

San Diego, CA

Contract

Onsite

New Grad

The National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives is seeking an Apprentice Engineer to perform various routine and skilled preventive maintenance duties under the guidance of a licensed Operating Engineer. The role involves inspecting equipment, performing repairs, and ensuring proper operation of facilities and machinery.

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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 Operating Engineer and or 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

In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors

Qualification

Preventive maintenanceBoiler operationElectrical maintenancePlumbing maintenanceWeldingCustomer serviceTeam collaboration

Required

Under the direct observation and guidance of a licensed Operating Engineer, performs a variety of routine or skilled preventive maintenance duties in the repair, alteration, and modification of buildings, equipment and facilities

Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws

Reports more serious problems to Operating Engineer and or Chief Engineer for instructions or maintenance scheduling

Tests boiler water and adds chemicals as necessary

Performs general mechanical maintenance of hospital and clinic equipment, kitchen equipment, office machines and equipment, etc

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

Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors