Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System
At Nebraska Methodist Health System we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. Its helping families grow by making each delivery special conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch going above and beyond for a patients needs or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

1. Operates boilers chillers pumps cooling towers water treatment systems and testing medical air and vacuum systems medical gases compressors and refrigeration systems and equipment by following manufacturer and department policies and procedures to ensure a safe comfortable healthcare environment.

2. Operates and tests the Emergency Generator and Transfer Switch System in accordance with Joint Commission Standards to ensure essential electrical functions during emergencies and outages.

3. Operates Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems building automation systems refrigeration monitoring systems patient care systems and all support equipment systems by following manufacturers specifications to ensure a comfortable health environment for Health System facilities.

4. Performs scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs of environmental control equipment and patient care systems by following maintenance schedules and specifications to ensure operational status when needed.

5. Performs and documents scheduled equipment inspection rounds throughout the shift to ensure complete and accurate data for maintenance control.

6. Performs water testing to determine chemical levels in various systems by using standard test methods and treating systems according to test results to ensure water meets established requirements.

7. Maintains appropriate inventory of parts and supplies by using departmental inventory control procedures to ensure timely and cost efficient maintenance and repair activities.

8. Monitors and documents all work tasks to ensure complete and accurate data for maintenance 8. management control.

9. Establishes good working relations with staff members patient families supervisors vendors and contractors to ensure excellent customer service.

Schedule:

Sun-Wed 9pm to 7:30am

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) required.

Experience

• 1 2 years previous experience in steam plant operations required.
• 1 2 years previous experience in HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) required.
• 1 2 years experience in troubleshooting equipment in mechanical or electrical fields preferred.
• 1 year previous experience in hospital plant operations preferred.

License/Certifications

• Third Grade Engineers License required at assigned facilities

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of mechanical and utility systems in buildings required.
• Knowledge of hospital plant operations preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Able to read write and comprehend various written reports and documents required.
• Requires the ability to provide transportation to other campus and/or work related locations within a reasonable timeframe.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

• Climbing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Sitting

Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

• Carrying
• Lifting
• Repetitive Motions
• Sitting
• Speaking/talking
• Standing
• Walking

Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

• Balancing
• Carrying
• Crouching
• Keyboarding/Typing
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Reaching
• Repetitive Motions
• Speaking/Talking
• Standing
• Stooping/Bending
• Twisting
• Walking

Job Hazards

Rare (1%-33%):

• Biological agents (primary airborne & blood borne viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)

Occasionally (34%-66%):

• Chemical agents (Toxic Corrosive Flammable Latex)
• Physical hazards (noise temperature lighting wet floors outdoors sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
• Explosives (pressurized gas)
• Electrical Shock/Static
• Radiation Alpha Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-Ray Cat Scan Gamma Knife etc)
• Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet visible light infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)

Frequently (67%-100%):

• Equipment/Machinery/Tools

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa more than 30 clinic locations a nursing and allied health college and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891 service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance health education outreach to our diverse communities and populations and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law.