Heating Plant Fireman & Engineer/Per-Diem at Partner's Healthcare in Northampton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.


With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,00 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospital is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services through-out Hampshire and Franklin counties.



Job Summary
The Stationary Fireperson 2nd Class is responsible for firing boilers and controlling the generation of a continuous supply of steam for heating and power as required throughout Cooley Dickinson Hospital. The Stationary Fireperson 2nd Class also maintains the Hospital's central chilling plant to assure cooling as needed.


This position reports to the Lead Stationary Engineer and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.



Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (including vocational school diploma) required


• Licensure as a Fireman 2nd Class in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required


• MA Hoisting License required


• Three (3) to five (5) years' experience firing steam boilers required


• Demonstrated basic computer skills required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)



ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Fire, control and tend high pressure steam boilers, burning natural gas, oil and wood chips assuring a continuous supply of steam for heating hospital buildings, power to machinery and auxiliary equipment, laundry, and sterilizing operations.


• Conduct required tests to determine water conditions, stack temperature, control water levels in boilers or chilling towers, and assure proper distribution of heat, power, or cooling as required.


• Operate front-end loader to move wood chips as needed.


• Rake fire-box grate and dump ash in sluice pit for quenching. Remove cooled ash from pit for ultimate disposal.


• Clean and lubricate equipment, assist in repairs and perform preventive maintenance as directed.


• Follow standard safety procedures and regulations reporting unusual conditions to the Supervisor, Plant Operations. Maintain a clean and neat working area.


• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control and environmental standards.


• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.


• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.


• Attend meetings as required.


• Perform other functions/duties as requested.

Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


30 Locust Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


0



Employee Type


Per Diem



Work Shift


Rotating (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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