Northampton, MA, USA
22 days ago
Heating Plant Fireman & Engineer/Per-Diem (Cooley Dickinson Hospital)
Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.


 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.


 

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 Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.


 

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