Watches boiler room to regulate boilers; observes meters and gauges to determine operating condition of equipment; checks for water, gas, and combustible air leaks; Cleans, paints, lubricates, services, and performs minor adjustments/repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment; Uses blueprints, diagrams, schematic drawings, and maintenance manuals to locate and eliminate sources of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical problems; Inspects and checks sterilizers, oxygen equipment, and other hospital equipment; Repairs other equipment, such as HVAC, electrical, or plumbing; Monitors air conditioning, heating, ventilation, airflow, and pneumatic tube systems and initiates corrective action, as necessary; Cleans boiler rooms, boilers, and other equipment; Checks, maintains, repairs, and operates emergency generators; Services and operates water softeners; Monitors service call/work order systems, prioritizes work, and dispatches appropriate service personnel; Maintains appropriate records accurately and makes reports; Keeps lead or supervisor informed as to status of assignments, emergency and safety situations, and other matters that may affect operation of boilers; Operates, maintains, and assists with overhauls of cooling systems and water towers; Overhauls and repairs pumps; Performs safety checks on boilers and other equipment; Conducts tests of water, analyzes water samples, and applies treatment as tests indicate; Notifies department heads, nursing supervisors, and other staff of power interruptions; Recommends more complex repairs be performed by other appropriate County staff or contractors; Assists in training less experienced workers; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*; Performs other related duties, as required. Ability to: Operate, inspect, maintain, and make repairs to high and low pressure steam boilers, HVAC systems, water treatment equipment, plumbing fixtures, electrical motors, and other ancillary equipment; Learn and recall requirements of regulations affecting the activities, procedures, and policies surrounding the work; Interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematic drawings, and maintenance manuals; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies; Respond quickly and appropriately in an emergency; Manage and operate generator units during power outages; Keep accurate records and make simple reports; Work independently and under minimal supervision; Follow written and oral instructions.