Senior Facility Services Boiler Technician

Overview

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Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer.

Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.

In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.

Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons. Best of all, each of them is pretty mild!

Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.

Position Summary:

Performs or directs general and routine maintenance/repair activities related to Boiler Plant Operations, Water Chemistry and Steam Production. Responsibilities include knowledge of overall hospital plant operations and skills in this specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Assures complete and proper filing of records and required cost computation of time spent, materials purchased and supplies used for each completed requisition or work order.
• Organizes and maintains inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies. Recommends purchases for new equipment.
• Assists in the development and implementation of programs to maintain boiler equipment.
• Assigns individual tasks, requisitions supplies and equipment, and oversees work of contractors. Trains and guides technicians.
• Performs routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, and installations. As well as, providing leadership in this specialty area.
• Takes the lead role in preparing for and hosting all State Boiler Inspections.
• Assists in all areas of plant operations as needed.
• Local travel required.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Must meet the standards of achievement for any below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in general maintenance, or graduate with certification from a trade school in a maintenance related field. Preference may be given to individuals with experience in hospital plant operations. Individual must complete a Boiler Operator Certification course with a passing score and maintain on-going annual renewal of the certification.

Licensure Requirement:

Must have and maintain a valid Tennessee driver’s license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.

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