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Operating Engineer I

St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, Texas
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The posted compensation range of $20.71 - $28.48 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-422457 Employment Type Full Time Department Plant Maintenance Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM) Remote No Category Facilities Referral Amount Not Eligible
Responsibilities

Repairs, Maintains, and Operates HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems in a manner consistent with a first‐class healthcare facility while maintaining a positive work attitude.


ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Designs training programs including personal development, safety education, and technical advancement, and also Maintains a superior attitude toward professional development.
2. Directs staff to operate HVAC equipment including but not limited to boilers, chillers, air handler units, and computerized environmental control system.
3. Maintains project HVAC equipment including but not limited to boilers, chillers, air handler units, and computerized environmental control system.
4. Leads the operation of plant.
5. Operates, Maintains, and Participates in the testing of project life/safety systems including emergency power, sprinkler, fire alarm, and specialty medical alarm systems.
6. Responds to and resolves tenant house call needs in a timely fashion including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and miscellaneous requests.
7. Analyzes special projects presented by property management and the leader including but not limited to tenant construction, cost savings proposals, and manpower development needs.
8. Completes assigned sections of the property operating budget under supervision of the leader. Organizes vendor quotations and project expenditures for the budget year.

9. Assists the leader with staff development by directing and guiding the rest of the operations staff on special projects and supervising routine tasks.
10. Participates in "on‐call" rotation after hours and rotating weekend duty.
11. Monitors and makes changes to water treatment program.
12. Leads engineers as needed.
13. Makes decisions to maximize the efficiency of plant operations.

Disclosure summary
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • State of Texas or equivalent Stationary Engineers License (SE)
  • Five (5) year of related work experience

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Computer literate.
  • Must have ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Physical abilities; such as lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, and squatting.
  • Extensive knowledge of plant operations.

Overview

St. Luke's Health–Sugar Land Hospital offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. Our recently opened Family Birthing Center offers incomparable care and amenities in a spa-like environment to provide a VIP—Very Important Pregnancy—experience. Since 2008, our experienced doctors, nurses, and support staff have provided expert care to support our community.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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