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Form of workSalary: $26.68 - $39.70 Hourly
Location : Moreno Valley
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 24-62751-01RP
Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Division:Plant Operations
Opening Date: 03/22/2024
Closing Date: 4/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's University Health System - Medical Center department seeks a Stationary Engineer to join their Plant Operations team. Under general supervision, the incumbent will operate monitors and maintain the facilities central plant equipment to provide necessary steam, hot water, medical gasses, etc. to the facility; operate, maintain and repair or modify high pressure steam systems, to repair and maintain a variety of mechanical, electrical and electronic appliances and equipment; and other duties as assigned. This position is located in Moreno Valley.
The most competitive candidates will have previous professional hospital experience and possess a 500HP Steam license.
This position has a rotating schedule - dayshift (7am-3pm), swing shift (3pm-11pm), and graveyard (11pm-7am); for the first 30-45 days on dayshift to get familiar with the position.
Meet the Team! RUHS-Medical Center
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Operates and maintains a steam boiler plant, including reading meters and gauges, operating electronic controls, performing preventive maintenance, and making emergency repairs as necessary.
• Operates, maintains and repairs feed water pumps and other auxiliaries and their electronic controls; adjusts fuel and air for efficient combustion and to meet regulatory requirements; operates propane secondary boiler fuel system.
• Regulates water flow; read meters and gauges for water level and steam pressure; performs chemical tests on water and operates chemical addition systems; maintains and repairs pipes, valves, air compressors, suction pumps, and their control systems.
• Operates building automation system, and in conjunction with Air Conditioning Mechanics operates, maintains and repairs heating and air conditioning controls and equipment, including fans, pumps, chillers, and heat exchangers and cooling towers.
• Performs repairs, tests and preventive maintenance on boilers, auxiliary equipment, electronic controls, electric motors, pneumatic controls, water treatment apparatus, and pumps.
• Operates and maintains a pneumatic tube system, with electronic, pneumatic and mechanical elements.
• Operates and maintains emergency generators, automatic transfer switches in electrical supply switches, and associated equipment.
• Keeps logs and other records of operations and maintenance performed.
• Responds to fire alarms and alarms announcing hazardous materials spills, infant abductions, and other events as assigned, and operates fire alarm system, fire sprinkler water booster pumps, and related control systems.
• Makes repairs and modifications on a variety of other equipment and facilities, including plumbing systems, electrical lines, dishwashers, steam cooking equipment, fans, doors, locks, and refrigerators.
• Uses arc and acetylene welding in repairing and fabricating metal parts; uses a variety of hand and power tools.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Three years of experience in the maintenance and operation of electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, or plumbing equipment and systems, which must have included high pressure boilers and auxiliary boiler room equipment.
Knowledge of: High pressure steam boilers and auxiliary equipment and regulations regarding their operation; the operation of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and electrical equipment and systems.
Ability to: Understand and work from plans, drawings, and specifications; follow oral and written instructions; Detect malfunctions and make necessary repairs to steam boiler and auxiliary equipment; repair a variety of electrical and mechanical appliances and auxiliary equipment; repair and maintain heating and ventilating equipment; Keep basic records.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reasonable AccommodationsThe County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at:
Veteran's Preference: The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy
Pre-EmploymentAll employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).
Probationary PeriodAs an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
What's Next?Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Application PeriodBASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Questions regarding this recruitment? Please contact Raven Padilla via email at rpadilla@rivco.org.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
01
Are you a current regular, temporary, or per diem employee with the Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC)?
02
How many years of professional experience do you have in the maintenance and operation of electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, or plumbing equipment and systems, which must have included high pressure boilers and auxiliary boiler room equipment?
03
Do you possess a valid 500HP Steam license? (Please make sure to attach your license upon submitting your application.)
04
How many years of professional experience do you have in a hospital setting?
Location : Moreno Valley
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 24-62751-01RP
Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Division:Plant Operations
Opening Date: 03/22/2024
Closing Date: 4/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's University Health System - Medical Center department seeks a Stationary Engineer to join their Plant Operations team. Under general supervision, the incumbent will operate monitors and maintain the facilities central plant equipment to provide necessary steam, hot water, medical gasses, etc. to the facility; operate, maintain and repair or modify high pressure steam systems, to repair and maintain a variety of mechanical, electrical and electronic appliances and equipment; and other duties as assigned. This position is located in Moreno Valley.
The most competitive candidates will have previous professional hospital experience and possess a 500HP Steam license.
This position has a rotating schedule - dayshift (7am-3pm), swing shift (3pm-11pm), and graveyard (11pm-7am); for the first 30-45 days on dayshift to get familiar with the position.
Meet the Team! RUHS-Medical Center
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Operates and maintains a steam boiler plant, including reading meters and gauges, operating electronic controls, performing preventive maintenance, and making emergency repairs as necessary.
• Operates, maintains and repairs feed water pumps and other auxiliaries and their electronic controls; adjusts fuel and air for efficient combustion and to meet regulatory requirements; operates propane secondary boiler fuel system.
• Regulates water flow; read meters and gauges for water level and steam pressure; performs chemical tests on water and operates chemical addition systems; maintains and repairs pipes, valves, air compressors, suction pumps, and their control systems.
• Operates building automation system, and in conjunction with Air Conditioning Mechanics operates, maintains and repairs heating and air conditioning controls and equipment, including fans, pumps, chillers, and heat exchangers and cooling towers.
• Performs repairs, tests and preventive maintenance on boilers, auxiliary equipment, electronic controls, electric motors, pneumatic controls, water treatment apparatus, and pumps.
• Operates and maintains a pneumatic tube system, with electronic, pneumatic and mechanical elements.
• Operates and maintains emergency generators, automatic transfer switches in electrical supply switches, and associated equipment.
• Keeps logs and other records of operations and maintenance performed.
• Responds to fire alarms and alarms announcing hazardous materials spills, infant abductions, and other events as assigned, and operates fire alarm system, fire sprinkler water booster pumps, and related control systems.
• Makes repairs and modifications on a variety of other equipment and facilities, including plumbing systems, electrical lines, dishwashers, steam cooking equipment, fans, doors, locks, and refrigerators.
• Uses arc and acetylene welding in repairing and fabricating metal parts; uses a variety of hand and power tools.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Three years of experience in the maintenance and operation of electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, or plumbing equipment and systems, which must have included high pressure boilers and auxiliary boiler room equipment.
Knowledge of: High pressure steam boilers and auxiliary equipment and regulations regarding their operation; the operation of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and electrical equipment and systems.
Ability to: Understand and work from plans, drawings, and specifications; follow oral and written instructions; Detect malfunctions and make necessary repairs to steam boiler and auxiliary equipment; repair a variety of electrical and mechanical appliances and auxiliary equipment; repair and maintain heating and ventilating equipment; Keep basic records.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reasonable AccommodationsThe County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at:
Veteran's Preference: The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy
Pre-EmploymentAll employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).
Probationary PeriodAs an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
What's Next?Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Application PeriodBASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Questions regarding this recruitment? Please contact Raven Padilla via email at rpadilla@rivco.org.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
- A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
- A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
- A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
01
Are you a current regular, temporary, or per diem employee with the Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC)?
- Yes
- No
02
How many years of professional experience do you have in the maintenance and operation of electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, or plumbing equipment and systems, which must have included high pressure boilers and auxiliary boiler room equipment?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year of professional experience
- 1 year of professional experience
- 2 years of professional experience
- 3 years of professional experience
- 4 years of professional experience
- 5 or more years of professional experience
03
Do you possess a valid 500HP Steam license? (Please make sure to attach your license upon submitting your application.)
- Yes
- No
04
How many years of professional experience do you have in a hospital setting?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year of professional experience
- 1 year of professional experience
- 2 years of professional experience
- 3 years of professional experienc...
