Operating Engineer

86337BR

Facilities Management-Engineering

Job Posting Description

Position Summary:
In accordance with established methods and procedures, performs minor repairs and basic preventive maintenance of designated equipment and operating systems within the hospital. In response to service requests and emergency alarms, evaluates nature of services required and refers problems requiring skilled intervention to licensed trade personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

Receiving and responding to routine and emergency service requests via on‑line work order, radio dispatch or as assigned by supervisor/group leader.
Performing minor repairs of designated hospital systems and equipment following established procedures and instructions.
Performing limited disassembly as needed to access and isolate defective parts.
Removing, adjusting, cleaning, lubricating and/or replacing non‑complex functional parts such as light bulbs, filters and fan belts. Starting/operating devices to test performance and determine if further work is necessary.
Performing basic preventive maintenance of designated systems and equipment according to established procedures and schedules.
Inspecting and/or operating devices as required and completing minor repair/service tasks as needed to maintain proper functioning.
Maintaining communication with other engineering department personnel in order to plan and coordinate work assignments and describe and refer problems/service requests outside scope of authority.
Communicating with customer departments as needed to clarify job specifications and minimize any disruption of department services/operations.
Completing, filing and/or routing a variety of logs and records required to document work performed and ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
Accessing hospital and/or departmental computer systems in order to process and forward work orders, receive, prepare and respond to routine electronic correspondence and perform other related functions.
Maintaining neatness and safety of work area. Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment in working condition, reporting items in need of repair or replacement to Group Leader/Supervisor. Returning materials/equipment to designated storage locations.
Maintaining technical knowledge and skills through attendance at in service and continuing education programs and participation in other related activities.
Contributing to teamwork.

Minimum Qualification:
2 years of occupationally – specific education.
Associates degree preferred
Experience:
4 years of experience required.
Shift/hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 3:00pm – 11:00pm

Status

Full-Time

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Standard Hours per Week

40

Pay Range

$36.00-$54.00 Hourly

Office/Site Location

Boston

Job Posting Category

Facilities

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only

Operating Engineer | Boston Childrens Hospital