Operating Engineer-Plant

Kaiser Permanente • Los Angeles, CA • 2h ago

Job 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.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Three (3) to Five (5) years with in the last year, experience in Building Plant Operations and Maintenance.

Education

Associate of Arts Degree in Engineering or technical disciplines in Plant Operations, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or equivalent.

License, Certification, Registration

Steam Engineer Unlimited License (California) OR Los Angeles Steam Engineer 500 HP License

Drivers License (in location where applicable)

Universal Chlorofluorocarbons Certificate within 6 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of equipment, controls, and building automation maintenance.

Ability to read and interpret blue prints, 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Operating Engineer-Plant

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California

REQNUMBER: 1415468

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Similar Jobs

Specialist, Mechanical Engineer

L3Harris • Canoga Park, CA • 2h ago

IT & Engineering

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growt...

2h ago

Go to Apply

Client Relationship Specialist - Century City, CA

Charles Schwab • Los Angeles, CA • 3h ago

IT & Engineering

Your opportunity As a Client Relationship Specialist (CRS), you have the opportunity to bring your passion for customer service to a role and a firm that will champion your growth in the financial services industry. You'...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Business Process Analyst

City National Bank • Los Angeles, CA • 3h ago

IT & Engineering

BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYST WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? This position is responsible for leading projects or workstreams in gaining in-depth understanding of strategy, organizations, processes, and roadmaps to provide tactical...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Technology Program Mgr

City National Bank • Los Angeles, CA • 3h ago

IT & Engineering

TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM MGR WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? Position is responsible for the planning and successful delivery of long term and / or complex technology projects or programs in a specific business unit while leading mat...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Adjunct Professor of Data Sciences and Operations

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA • 13h ago

IT & Engineering

The Marshall School of Business invites applications for a part-time faculty position in the Department of Data Sciences and Operations (DSO) for academic year 2026-2027. USC defines two categories of appointment for fac...

13h ago

Go to Apply

Behavior Technician - Part-Time Evenings - Orange County

BrightSpring Health Services • Anaheim, CA • 14h ago

IT & Engineering

Our Company SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care Overview WE WANT YOU ON OUR TEAM If you are passionate about assisting people reach their highest level of independence! O ur therapy team executes customize...

14h ago

Go to Apply

Lead Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA • 17h ago

IT & Engineering

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientist...

17h ago

Go to Apply

Specialist Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris • Anaheim, CA • 18h ago

IT & Engineering

18h ago

Go to Apply

Intern (Manufacturing Engineering)

Freudenberg Group • Baldwin Park, CA • 18h ago

IT & Engineering

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Assist department/site with introductory tasks as part of an internship. Qualifications: Attending university or recent graduate The Freudenberg Group is...

18h ago

Go to Apply

Information Technology Assurance Specialist

ManTech • El Segundo, CA • 19h ago

IT & Engineering

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Technology/Assurance Specialist II I to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The Information Technology/Assurance Specialist III will leverage their strong...

19h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.