Is fully responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of a higher-pressure boiler plant and refrigeration plant (including all equipment and systems) for shift or watch period. Perform other duties as directed by Director of Engineering or designee during emergencies or when required.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors, and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients, visitors and other employees. Behaves in a manner consistent with maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of BronxCare Health System and its employees.
Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvement activities of the assigned department. Contribution and participation includes data collection, analysis, implementation of and compliance with risk management and claims activities, support of and participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, consistent adherence to the specific rules and regulations of the BronxCare Health System (a) Safety and Security Policies, (b) Risk Management: Incident and Occurrence Reporting, (c) Infection Control Policies and Procedures and (d) Patient and Customer Service.
Operates one or more high and/or low pressure boilers and related pumps, blowers, tanks etc. Also, operates auxiliary generator, HVAC equipment, sump pumps and other plant equipment.
Installs and constructs replacements and improvements as directed.
Controls operation of all boiler and refrigeration plant equipment for proper generation of steam and chilled water for air conditioning, heating, cooking and sterilization, for the maintenance of hot/chilled water temperatures. Makes emergency repairs.
Monitors and controls operation of auxiliary generator, air conditioning and ventilation equipment; responds to emergency problems with elevators, electrical systems, flooding, or plant equipment failures. Makes emergency repairs
When required, participates in major project planning/construction meetings and recommends constructive ideas.
Keeps the plant operation log for his shift and note any unusual problems or conditions for the attention of the Lead Engineer and/or Director of Engineering.
Monitors alarm panels for special systems such as Morgue or Blood Bank temperatures, medical gas alarms, HVAC and other utility system alarms. Takes appropriate action in case of failures.
Responds to emergency problems with elevators, electrical systems, flooding, stoppages or plant equipment failures. Make emergency repairs.
Cleans, Lubricates, maintains and repairs boiler room, piping systems and other hospital special systems and equipment. Performs other related duties as directed.
Participates in all hospital Fire and other emergency drills, performance/quality improvement and other activities as required.
Performs other work as required
Renews engineer’s licenses and other required permits/licenses on a timely manner and keeps Lead Engineer and/or Director of Engineering informed.
High School or vocational school or equivalent
New York City High Pressure Boiler
Unlimited Refrigeration Operator License
BronxCare is the largest voluntary, not-for-profit health and teaching hospital system serving the South and Central Bronx, with 859 beds and more than 4,500 employees. Its two main hospital divisions, comprehensive psychiatric and chemical dependency programs, long-term care facility, and extensive outpatient network of 39 practices are providing the wide range of services needed by the community. BronxCare is now among the largest providers of outpatient services in New York City, with close to 750,000 visits annually. Its ER is among the largest in the nation with 127,000 visits annually.
In 2023, BronxCare received full accreditation from the Joint Commission, the leading accrediting authority for hospitals in the nation. Its medical school affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and clinical collaboration with the Mount Sinai Health System, as well as 16 accredited residency and fellowship programs, are strong indicators of excellence. BronxCare’s outpatient practices are also certified as a Level Three Patient-Centered Medical Home (the highest designation) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
As an engine for positive change, BronxCare has infused more than $400 million into the Bronx economy, including a new Pediatric Specialty Center and Ophthalmology Practice, among numerous other capital projects. A new 33-bed Medical-Surgical Unit at the Concourse Hospital Division and 20-bed Adult Psychiatric Unit at the Fulton Hospital Division will increase inpatient capacity to 912 beds, further reinforcing BronxCare’s ability to address the significant needs of the Bronx community.
BronxCare is also modernizing its Inpatient Maternity and Labor and Delivery Units, as well as its Women’s Health Center and Neurology Suite, to improve the patient experience. Additionally, BronxCare’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Health Center Practice at 174th Street will be opening.
