Operating Engineer-Plant
- Downey, CA
- $37.71-44.28 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
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custom_fields.ReqID-1371465 custom_fields.Shift-Night custom_fields.Field1-Facilities-Services custom_fields.Field2-Sun,-Mon,-Tue,-Wed,-Thu custom_fields.Reindex-2 custom_fields.Facility-Downey-Medical-Center custom_fields.MHSTheme-No custom_fields.PayBasis-Hourly custom_fields.PayRange-$37.71---$44.28-/-hour custom_fields.Department-Downey-Medical-Center---Prop/Fac-Facility-Maintenance---0801 custom_fields.jobtitleLI-Operating-Engineer-Plant---1371465 custom_fields.leadership-no custom_fields.CFSalaryLow-37.71 custom_fields.HawaiiTheme-Facilities-Services custom_fields.JobSchedule-Full-time custom_fields.PostAddress-California,Downey,Downey-Medical-Center custom_fields.ShiftFilter-Night custom_fields.customtheme-Facility-Services-&-Materials-Management custom_fields.CFSalaryHigh-44.28 custom_fields.LocationName-SCAL custom_fields.SchemaHiring-Kaiser-Permanente custom_fields.LocationValue-SCAL custom_fields.employeegroup-B03|IUOE|Local-501 custom_fields.WorkerLocation-Onsite custom_fields.employeestatus-Regular custom_fields.WorkingHoursEnd-07:30-AM custom_fields.JobScheduleField-Full-time custom_fields.WorkingHoursStart-11:00-PM custom_fields.CaliforniaLocations-SCAL custom_fields.LocationDescription-California,Downey,Downey-Medical-Center custom_fields.NurseResidencyTheme-Facilities-Services custom_fields.VisionServicesTheme-Facilities-Services custom_fields.ExternalReferenceCode-1371465 custom_fields.InternalReferralTheme-Facilities-Services custom_fields.PhysicianAssistantTheme-Facilities-Services custom_fields.CFIsSignOnBonusAvailable-No custom_fields.FacilityServicesandMaterialsManagementTheme-Facility-Services-&-Materials-ManagementFacility Services & Materials ManagementHelp each facility embody careWhile managing the look and upkeep of our facilities, you'll work on projects ranging from overseeing environmental services to managing product inventory.Operating Engineer-PlantPrimary Location Downey, California Facility Name Downey Medical Center Schedule Full-time Shift Night Salary $37.71 - $44.28 / hourJob Number 1371465 Date posted 08/29/2025Save JobJob Summary:
Under general supervision, the Operating Engineer performs a variety of routine or skilled preventive maintenance duties in the repair, alteration, and modification of buildings, equipment and facilities.Essential Responsibilities:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Inspects equipment and facilities for proper operation and working condition.
- Maintains routine records and determines type and extent of any malfunction of equipment and, as necessary.
- Adjusts, disassembles and repairs or replaces parts or components, reassembles and tests for proper operation.
- Reports more serious problems to Chief Engineer for instructions or maintenance scheduling.
- May attend to gas fired steam boilers, hot water boilers, and heaters.
- May make necessary adjustments to assure proper steam pressure, combustion, water flow, water level and proper operation of safety devices and auxiliary equipment.
- Tests boiler water and adds chemicals as necessary.
- May service and make repairs to heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including fans, motors, radiators, thermostats, dampers and regulating controls.
- Replaces filters and fluids as necessary; and maintains routine records of repairs.
- Performs a variety of general semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, alteration and repairs to machinery, equipment or facilities as assigned or in accordance with basic skills and abilities, and standard procedures, diagrams or manufacturer instructions, i.e.
- Performs routine electrical maintenance, replacement or alteration of circuit wiring, switches, control equipment and mechanisms, motors, transformers, relays, generators, appliances, fixtures, alarms, communication equipment, etc.
- Performs general mechanical maintenance of hospital and clinic equipment, kitchen equipment, office machines and equipment, etc.
- Normally excludes specialized and highly technical x-ray and surgical equipment requiring specific training, experience and materials.
- Performs general plumbing maintenance - Maintain, repair and make alterations to steam, gas, water, air, and sanitary plumbing pipes and fixtures.
- Bend, cut, ream, and thread pipe, wipe joints, test joints, and pipe systems for leaks.
- Repair leaks and clear drain stoppages.
- General welding - cutting, joining metals not requiring critical test tolerance or certification.
- Performs a variety of routine maintenance duties such as repair and assemble extension cords, replace fuses, fluorescent ballasts and tubes, clean and lubricate motors and other machinery.
- Clean sink and grease traps, replace and re-pack valves, assemble equipment, repair drape pull mechanisms and related items.
- Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies, furniture, equipment, removing trash, scrap material, and replacing light bulbs, etc.
- Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, Health Plan members and the public.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
- Three (3) to five (5) years within the last year, experience in Building Plant Operations and Maintenance.
- Associate of Arts Degree in Engineering or technical disciplines in Plant Operations, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or equivalent.
- Driver's License (in location where applicable)
- Universal Chlorofluorocarbons Certificate within six (6) months of hire
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of equipment, controls, and building automation maintenance.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings and technical manuals.
- The Employer reserves the right to review and modify these requirements during the term of the agreement pursuant to paragraphs 1819 and 2101 in the Labor Agreement.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Online Submissions
- Pre-Hire Assessments
- Interview Process