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Kaiser Permanente · 7 hours ago

Apprentice Engineer 12-15

San Diego, CA

Contract

Onsite

New Grad

1+ years exp

Kaiser Permanente is a healthcare organization looking for an Apprentice Engineer to perform routine and skilled maintenance duties under the guidance of a licensed Operating Engineer. The role includes inspecting equipment, performing repairs, and ensuring proper operation of various systems within the facilities.

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

The below tasks are performed under the direct observation and guidance of a licensed Operating Engineer:

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

One (1) year experience with Kaiser Permanente in the Engineering field operations. This requirement may be waived with agreement from Local 501

Completion of required Apprentice test and acceptance into the State sponsored Apprenticeship Program

Basic skills with hand tools, motorized equipment, general maintenance

Note: This information may vary by each Apprenticeship opportunity. In accordance with Local 501, candidate selected may be reclassified into an Apprentice Engineer if it is an internal transfer

Qualification

Preventive maintenanceBoiler operationElectrical maintenancePlumbing maintenanceWeldingHand tools proficiencyCustomer serviceRecord keepingGeneral maintenanceTeam collaboration

Required

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

One (1) year experience with Kaiser Permanente in the Engineering field operations. This requirement may be waived with agreement from Local 501

Completion of required Apprentice test and acceptance into the State sponsored Apprenticeship Program

Basic skills with hand tools, motorized equipment, general maintenance

High School Diploma or equivalent

Drivers License (in location where applicable)

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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