Steam Plant Mechanic- Duke Regional Hospital

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About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

Job Summary

Perform responsible work in the operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers in the Duke Regional Hospital heating plant and low pressure boilers in Lincoln Community Health Center and Oakleigh; also perform engineering maintenance duties and participate in the fire brigade in support of hospital complex.

Hours:

Full-time: Days, Evenings, Nights and weekends

Work Performed

• Maintain plant log, records gauge readings, fuel consumption and related data
• Test boiler water and take appropriate measures as in blowdown and adding treatment chemicals
• Fire and rotate boilers in oil and gas, and put related equipment and valves in service for same
• Responsible for regulating and repairing such heating plant equipment as boilers, pumps, generators, air compressors, and fans
• Perform minor repairs such as replacing work or blown gaskets, tightening joints, and repacking pumps and valves
• Start emergency generator in case of power failure, reset electrical equipment and put it back in service
• Discuss with operator of preceding shift the condition of equipment and any related complications
• Responsible for dismantling and cleaning of boilers for annual inspection by insurance carrier
• Perform preventative maintenance on boiler room equipment, which involve cleaning, adjusting , repair and lubrication
• Responsible for general housekeeping in boiler room
• Make rounds of equipment room; logs readings and takes appropriate correct action
• Perform minor plumbing repairs such as replacing vacuum breakers, opening clogged drains, replacing washers
• Perform minor electrical repair such as replacing lamps, tubes and ballasts; check and replace switches and receptacles
• Replace defective telephones, intercoms, televisions and nurse call paddles
• Make repairs to and clear alarms for transitube system
• Respond to fire alarms and takes appropriate action
• In the event of power failure, operate transfer switches, and restart essential equipment
• Refer problems beyond his capability to proper persons ortrades
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities as needed/required
• Perform related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the practices, procedures, and methods used in the operation of steam boilers in a heating plant
• Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment and materials used in the repair of steam boilers and related equipment
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical and air conditioning maintenance
• Working knowledge of hospital equipment including Fire Alarm and Security Systems, Transitube system, emergency power generation and distribution
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of boiler equipment and to make necessary repairs or changes on an assigned shift
• Ability to effectively maintain a plant log, record all gauge readings, fuel consumption and related data
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduation from high school or GED

Experience

Two years of industrial or health care boiler operation and maintenance experience; OR and equivalent combination of education and experience

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

N/A

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