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Operating Engineer

CHI Memorial Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee
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The posted compensation range of $17.89 - $24.60 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-338603 Employment Type Full Time Department Plant Maintenance Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Night Weekly Schedule 7:00pm-7:00am Remote No Category Facilities
Overview

CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities


Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, assists in general maintenance functions of the hospital.

  • Completes assigned work orders and/or PMs in a timely manner or informs supervisor of any problems accomplishing a task.
  • Operation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of the boilers.
  • Assist with facilities grounds assignments.
  • Knowledgeable to reset chillers, boilers and how to follow instructions for adding chemicals and blowing down boilers.
  • Knowledgeable of systems to change heating and cooling temperatures.
  • Knowledgeable of energy management systems and be able to implement minor adjustments.
  • Immediately identifies and informs supervisor of any malfunctioning equipment.
  • Achieves to reduce maintenance and utility costs through improved operational procedures.
  • Helps to maintain a clean, safe and organized work area.
  • Maintains a professional attitude toward patients, visitors and staff at all times.
  • Varies work schedule or shift to meet the department staffing needs.
  • Works overtime only with approval or when requested by Supervisor.
  • Schedules all vacation and personal holidays with prior supervisory approval.
  • Performs other duties as required by Supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Trade School helpful
  • Have at least 3 years commercial construction or industrial experience in maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
  • Have at least 1 year of practical experience in an accredited hospital facilities department

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:

  • Must be able to perform minor electrical, HVAC, mechanical repairs.
  • Must be able to read blue prints.
  • Must have some minor computer skills (work order systems).
  • Must have good communication skills.
  • Must have general knowledge or willing to learn equipment associated with the support of a hospital. Equipment included but not limited to: vacuum pumps, medical air compressors, chillers and emergency power.
  • Must be able to perform task without supervision.
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While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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