Engineer III at Holy Cross in silver spring, Maryland

Job Description:

Employment Type:

Full time


Shift:

Night Shift




Description:

General Summary:


Monitor and maintain facility's boilers, chillers, air handlers, pumps and related systems equipment. Perform all Maryland state codes require equipment daily testing and manipulations. Make routine shift tours of facility's mechanical rooms. Perform corrective and preventative maintenance as required. Install, test, and repair equipment according to standard practices set forth by the trade, State and local government safety regulations. Change and/or adjust all equipment system related to maintaining building climate control. Also maintain all associated equipment controlled by Plant Operations department.


Supports the Mission of CHE/Trinity Health



Minimum Licensure/Certification Required:





Maryland Grade 1 Engineer License





Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:





Possess at least ONE of the following qualifications listed in numbers 1-5:

• 5 years of documented experience as an active MD Grade 2 under the direction and control of a licensed MD Grade 1.
  
  


• 1 year of credit for 6 credit hours or CEU's in boiler safety or operations; AND
  
  


• 1 year of credit for holding a current active license as a:
  
  


• Master Plumber
  
  


• Master Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration contractor
  
  


• Master restricted Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning contractor
  
  


• 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree from an accredited university or college Licensure as a Professional Engineer, including
  
  


• 1 year of documented experience as a professional engineer; AND
  
  


• 1 year of documented experience as a MD Grade 2 under the direction and control of a MD Grade 1.
  
  


• A valid Marine Engineer's certificate or Chief Petty Officer's certificate from the United States Navy with documentation of steam boiler engineer training. Equivalent experience to 1, 2, 3 or 4 above may be submitted to the Board for consideration and approval. Requires judgment and independent action in determining operating conditions of equipment and in making repairs, and meeting emergency situations all within limits of standard practice.
  
  


• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
  
  


• Ability to understand and manipulate systems computers
  
  


• Capable of reading, understanding, and interpreting blueprints.
  
  


• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  
  


• Weekend work and shift rotation is required
  
  

Working Conditions:




Must be able to prove the following physical competencies before hire and annually, as part of the annual review:

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  Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
  
  

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  Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
  
  

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  Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
  
  


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  Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
  
  


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  Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
  
  


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  Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
  
  

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  Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  
  


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  Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
  
  


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  Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
  
  


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  Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
  
  


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  Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
  
  


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  Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
  
  


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  Hand/Finger dexterity, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
  
  


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  Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  
  


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  Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
  
  


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  Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  
  


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  Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
  
  


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  Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  
  

The physical requirements of this position.




Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.



Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.



Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.



The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision.

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
  
  


• The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operates machines, such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.
  
  


• The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
  
  


• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.)
  
  

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
  
  


• The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
  
  


• The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
  
  


• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
  
  


• The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
  
  


• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
  
  


• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
  
  


• The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia. I. The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
  
  

Reporting Relationship:



Plant Operations Manager


Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.


Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.



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