At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with.
As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
- Wellness programs
- Paid Time Off accruals
- Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
- Childcare partnership with Children's Learning Center
This is a regular, full time position
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in operating, maintaining and repairing all equipment that supplies the hospital complex with, water, heating, ventilation and air conditioning,
- Responds to routine and emergent service calls as they relate to MEP systems, HVAC and building controls systems, and boiler and heating systems. Trouble shoots leaks and breakdowns.
- Operates and maintains equipment such as air compressors, boilers, chillers, generators, pumping systems, medical air/vacuum systems, reheat systems.
- Cleans, lubricates, calibrates and adjusts all equipment according to preventive maintenance schedules.
- Performs testing of water samples. Adds water treatment to boilers, heating and cooling water systems.
- Perform as required emergency generator tests and logs all results.
- Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, ACM and other hazardous substances.
- Fills out daily log sheets and daily round sheets. Submits this paperwork to the appropriate supervisor.
- Assists the facilities management team in the planning and implementation of new programs and processes.
- Routinely requests supplies needed to fulfill daily responsibilities.
- Works with building management software to control equipment and monitor systems.
- Responds to medical equipment calls as needed.
- Must be able to perform preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment to the manufacturers recommended specifications.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- High School or trade/vocational school graduate with 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in hospital or healthcare setting.
- Successful candidates must have the Operations Engineer II (OE2) or Unlimited Heating, Piping, and Cooling (S2) License, or have the ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
- Ability to read blueprints, control schematics, technical manuals and specifications as well as basic knowledge of all HVAC and mechanical systems and processes required.
- Large plant experience with high pressure steam and chilled water production is required.