Hospital Engineer - Facilities

Job Summary

Provides in‑house ability to maintain a large variety of plant equipment and health care systems.

• Repairs and maintains facilities, equipment, and utility systems to optimize the provision of a code‑compliant, safe, comfortable and healing environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Responds to and resolves alarm or emergency situations involving utility systems, life safety systems, and general facility equipment, including all non‑medical fixtures and appliances.
• Makes daily rounds in areas of responsibility for maintenance work and performs repairs according to department procedures.
• Coordinates and oversees outside vendor service to ensure all work is properly completed and meets hospital standards for repair and maintenance.
• Coordinates activities and documentation to accomplish goals of the department ensuring an efficient operating department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Required:
  
  One year of building/plant maintenance training by one or more of the following approaches: trade school, apprenticeship, military, or other training.
• Associate Degree Preferred.

• Required:
  
  Minimum of 3 years of experience in hospital maintenance or industrial/commercial building/plant maintenance, or a combination.

• Required:
  
  Driver’s License.
• Preferred:
  Building Operator Certification.

• Proficient in at least two of the following trades: plumbing, steam generation/maintenance, control/alarm systems, HVAC systems, or refrigeration (Required).
• Knowledge of national and state codes, rules, regulations, laws and procedures applicable to the trade (Required).
• Must be able to cope with repeated bending, squatting, stooping, prolonged standing, walking, and climbing stairs (Required).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and safely operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic test equipment (Required).
• Have a general understanding of basic building structure and repair (Required).
• Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing with staff and contract services (Required).
• Intermediate computer, keyboarding, and data entry skills (Required).

• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Continuous moving around area; lifting/carrying up to 30 lbs frequent, up to 50 lbs occasional; frequent reaching, bending, stooping, grasping.
• Security:
  Ability to move around area with occasional sitting; lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs frequent, up to 50 lbs occasional.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Exposure to outside temperatures (seasonal).
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and expanded EAP and mental health program.

EEO/affirmative action employer/vets/disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.