Boston Children's Hospital

Operating Engineer

Boston Children's Hospital  •  $36 - $54/hr  •  Boston, MA (Onsite)  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description

Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Posting Category

Facilities

Job Posting Description

Position Summary:

In accordance with established methods and procedures, performs minor repairs and basic preventive maintenance of designated equipment and operating systems within the hospital. In response to service requests and emergency alarms, evaluates nature of services required and refers problems requiring skilled intervention to licensed trade personnel.

Key Responsibilities: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.

Minimum Qualification:2 years of occupationally – specific education.Associates degree preferredExperience:4 years of experience required.Shift/hours:Tuesday – Saturday: 3:00pm – 11:00pm

Office/Site Location

Boston

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only

Pay Range

$36.00-$54.00 Hourly

Boston Children's Hospital

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 404-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Boston Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age. (Our services can begin interventions at 15 weeks gestation and in some situations we also treat adults.)

We have approximately 25,000 inpatient admissions each year and our 200+ specialized clinical programs schedule 557,000 visits annually. Last year, the hospital performed more than 26,500 surgical procedures and 214,000 radiological examinations.

Our team of physicians and nurses has been recognized by a number of independent organizations for overall excellence, and we're proud to share some notable examples with you here.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
1869
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