White Plains Hospital · 1 day ago
Operating Engineer
White Plains Hospital is seeking an Operating Engineer to maintain all air conditioning equipment and related systems. The role involves performing inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure efficient operation of HVAC systems while working independently with minimal supervision.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Responsibilities
Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
Installs, maintains, inspects, tests, and repairs systems according to the requirements of the City of White Plains, State of New York, County of Westchester, NYS and County Health Departments, NFPA, The Joint Commission, and all other authorities having jurisdiction
Operates and maintains all types of air conditioning systems and equipment, including DX and centrifugal units
Operates and maintains cooling tower (water treatment)
Changes air filters as necessary
Cleans condensing coils, cooling coils and fan coil units
Replaces or adjusts pneumatic and electric controls, motors, including air compressors
Maintains air dampers
Maintains fans and ventilating systems
Performs all required inspections and rounds as outlined by departmental, i.e., maintains logs, physically inspects all the HVAC units on each shift
Performs other such mechanical maintenance work, including repair of machinery and equipment as falls within the scope of his ability
Attends meetings as required
Assists in snow removal as needed
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Graduate or equivalent
City of White Plains Air Conditioning Refrigeration Operators License or equivalent. Must obtain White Plains Refrigeration License within 1st year of employment
Minimum Of 7 Years Air Conditioning Refrigeration Experience
High degree of mechanical aptitude
Computer literate
Valid, clean driver's license
Certification for universal refrigerant transition and recovery
Must be able to communicate effectively in English
Must maintain a calm disposition and work well under stress
Able to work well both alone and with others
Needs little supervision and is a self-starter
Must be physically capable of making prescribed inspections and repairs of the plant and be able to visually and audibly determine any discrepancies
Must have physical dexterity, coordination and stamina to perform the inspections, which involves ascend/descend ladders, using and operating the tools and machinery to perform job duties
Must be able to transport heavy objects up to 50 lbs
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods
Must be able to constantly position self in order to perform job duties over an extended of time
Must be able to perform snow/ice removal and work in all outdoor weather conditions
Must be able to perform job duties when exposed to high level of noise
Able to work from sketches and blueprints
Able to respond to written and verbal instructions
Able to concentrate for extended periods of time
Able to work well with department staff and other hospital staff
Able to maintain a calm disposition and work well under stress
Able to communicate effectively with all hospital departments and personnel
Have visual perception needed to comprehend color-coded wiring systems
Able to communicate via telephone, fax machine, computer, internet, etc
Company
White Plains Hospital
White Plains Hospital offers health diagnosis, health care and services.
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