Maintenance Engineer - Full Time, Days (East Los Angeles)

Position Summary

The Maintenance Engineer performs duties necessary to keep the physical structure and associated equipment of hospital in good repair, including boilers, HVAC, electrical work, mechanical repairs, woodwork and painting. Performs preventative maintenance to ensure upkeep of physical plant/equipment of hospital.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent


• One year previous experience as a maintenance engineer in plant operations


• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English


• Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment to resolve issues


• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload


• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job


• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills


• HVAC Certification


• Boiler Operator License


• Previous hospital plant operations experience

Physical Requirements

These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Standing - Constantly


• Walking - Constantly


• Sitting - Occasionally


• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Frequently


• Climb or Balance - Occasionally


• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally


• Talking - Frequently


• Hearing - Constantly


• Seeing - Constantly


• Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly


• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly


• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Constantly


• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Frequently


• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Occasionally


• Driving - Occasionally

Essential Job Functions / Major Areas of Responsibility

The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses electrical and mechanical device malfunctions (pumps, boilers, engines, motors, conveyor systems, laboratory equipment, etc.). Repairs or replaces defective parts, lubricates and equipment.


• Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufactures specifications, with hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.


• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Replaces or repairs damaged or worn heating ventilation and air conditioning parts and equipment. Inspects and services, including urgent corrective routine and requisitioned repair, HVAC equipment. Assists in maintaining and repairing HVAC controls and associated equipment


• Constructs, repairs and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, partitions and other parts of the hospital buildings, using hand and power tools according to oral and written instructions. Applies paint, varnish, stains, enamels or lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exteriors surfaces, trimmings and fixtures of the hospital.


• Performs preventive maintenance on all types of equipment per facility schedule. Calibrates thermostatic controls and pressure differential gauges. Maintains awareness and upkeep of the physical plant of the hospital.


• Fires boilers and controls generation of a continuous supply of steam for heating hospital buildings and to power machinery and auxiliary equipment. Inspects and observes pressures of liquid and vapor with instrumentation to ensure efficient operation.


• Takes conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful approach regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making. Demonstrates excellent customer service at all times. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital/corporate policies and HIPAA privacy regulations. Complies with all hospital fire and safety rules.

Pay Rate: Min - $24.40 l Max - $33.60

Job Listing ID: 1845560