Building Engineer II - Facilities

Peace Health is seeking a Building Engineer II – Facilities for a Full‑Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this position is $47.91 – $47.91. The hiring rate is dependent on factors such as education, training, work experience, and applicable collective bargaining agreement terms.

Operate, maintain, repair, and improve facility and utility system equipment and systems as assigned to the facility management department.

• Complete preventive maintenance on assigned utility systems and non‑medical equipment as specified in hospital procedures.
• Complete corrective maintenance including rebuilding of all equipment assigned to the facility department.
• Operate building equipment and utility systems in a manner that will optimize the provision of a code‑compliant, safe, comfortable and healing environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Respond to and resolve skilled facility installation and repair requests for electrical, plumbing and department equipment as assigned.
• Document work on computerized work orders in such a way as to provide accurate repair and preventive maintenance history.
• Requisition, order and use maintenance and repair parts in an efficient and cost‑effective manner.
• Coordinate, oversee and ensure outside vendor service is properly completed and meets hospital standards for repair and maintenance as assigned.
• Maintain and continually enhance operation, maintenance and repair knowledge of hospital utility systems and components, non‑medical equipment and other assigned fixtures and appliances.
• Respond to and resolve alarm or emergency situations involving utility systems, life safety systems and equipment, general facility equipment including all non‑medical fixtures and appliances.
• Maintain knowledge of hospital disaster, fire and hazardous material emergency processes. Actively participate in drills and critiques as well as actual emergencies.
• Maintain knowledge of current required safety practice and always perform daily work in compliance with these safety practices.
• Perform new equipment in‑coming inspection and installation as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma required
• Technical Program:
  Mechanical with specialized training of 13‑24 months
• Technical Program:
  Electrical with specialized training of 13‑24 months
• Associate Degree preferred:
  Electrical
• Associate Degree preferred:
  Mechanical

• Minimum of 3 years required:
  Experience in facility maintenance.

• Required upon hire:
  At least two of the following certifications or licenses:
  Refrigerant handling certification, LME or equivalent, Boiler Operating License, WA General Electrical License (01), Specialty License (06, 07), HVAC certificate, Licensed Plumber, Welding certificate, Medical Gas certification.
• Required upon hire:
  Valid driver's license.

• Competency in operation of computerized building automation systems (required).
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems (required).
• Competent with power tools used in facility maintenance (required).
• Basic electronic and computer systems knowledge (preferred).

• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Continuous movement around area; frequent lifting/carrying up to 30 lb, occasional up to 50 lb; frequent reaching/bending/stooping, grasping; occasional pushing/pulling 15 lb sustained force with frequent stop/start; occasional climbing ladders/stairs; occasional squatting/kneeling/crawling.
• Occasional push/pull up to 50 lb force.
• Occasional reaching/bending/stooping/squatting/crouching/kneeling/grasping.
• Security:
  Ability to move around area with occasional sitting; continuous movement around area; lifting/carrying up to 10 lb, occasional up to 50 lb.

• 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.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

• 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 a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits include full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance with additional buy‑up coverage options; 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.