Heating Plant Fireman & Engineer/Per-Diem

ABOUT US:

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 2,000 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 & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

MAIN FUNCTION:

The Stationary Fireperson 2^nd 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 2^nd 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.

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent (including vocational school diploma) required
• Licensure as a Fireman 2^nd 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