**The ideal candidate will have experience in HVAC, Plumbing and Basic Electrical**

The Operating Engineer III is responsible for carrying out the direction of the department director to provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere for all patients, parents, visitors, and employees of the hospital. The Operator is responsible for the operation, inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of all fixed and non-fixed non-patient equipment, medical gas systems, and HVAC systems in the hospital. The Operator is responsible for carrying out continuous quality improvement efforts. The Operator assists in developing new procedures, work practices, and data collection, to comply with all City, State, Federal, OSHA, NFPA, and JCAHO codes/requirements.

This is a 3rd Shift (11p - 7:30a, Friday-Tuesday) role at our Overland Park, KS location.

Responsibilities:

Effectively and efficiently operate and maintain all equipment and systems for which the Engineering Department is responsible.
Performs all work to ensure all City, State, Federal, OSHA, NFPA, and JCAHO codes and requirements are met or exceeded.
Effectively evaluate building needs and take steps to efficiently use energy sources to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.

Qualifications:

High School diploma, or equivalent, and 3-5 years' experience (prefer hospital experience)
Class A Operating Engineers License Required 1 Year
EPA Refrigerant License Required 1 Year

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.62 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Operating Engineer III (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical) 3rd Shift