ENGINEER, Facilities Engineering - Full Time Varied Shift
Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres in Sparks, Nevada. Our tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served each year.
About the role
This full-time Staff Engineer position in our Facilities Engineering department offers full benefits and a convenient varied shift schedule. We are seeking a dynamic professional to assist in maintaining the physical structure and associated equipment of the hospital in good repair.
Responsibilities
- Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner to reflect the highest integrity of the Engineering Department.
- Assists in maintaining and repairing HVAC controls and associated equipment to maximize efficiency levels in all environmentally controlled areas.
- Performs urgent corrective, routine, and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems as required.
- Performs maintenance on equipment and systems as required.
- Participates in performance improvement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
- Handles minor electrical work, mechanical repairs, and other duties relating to maintenance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); or three to six (3-6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
More information is available on the Benefits Guest Website.
About the company
Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services across 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. In 2026, UHS was recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™, and in 2025, it was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Annual revenues in 2025 were $17.4 billion.
For additional information, visit www.uhs.com.