Operating Engineer - Sunday - Thursday: 3:00 - 11:00pm

at  Boston Childrens Hospital

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

This Operating Engineer will be responsible for:

• 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.

To qualify, you must have:

• The level of knowledge typically acquired through completion of two years of occupationally‑specific education and four to five years’ experience.
• The analytical skills to resolve complex problems requiring the use of scientific, mathematical, or technical principles and in‑depth, experienced‑based cross‑functional knowledge.
• Communication skills in order to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions or well‑developed writing skills.

Work schedule:

• Tuesday - Saturday 3:00pm-11:00pm

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, and discounted rates on T-passes (50% off). Discover your best.

• 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