Hospital Engineer - Facilities

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

• Repairs and maintains facilities, 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.
• 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.
• Collaborates 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.

Qualifications

• Education Required: One year of building/plant maintenance training by one or more of the following approaches: trade school, apprenticeship, or military school or training or Associate Degree
• Experience Minimum of 3 years Required: experience in hospital maintenance or industrial/commercial building/plant maintenance experience, or a combination of both

Credentials Required

• Drivers License
• Building Operator Certification

Skills

• Proficient in at least two of the following trades: plumbing, steam generation/maintenance, control/alarm systems, HVAC systems, or refrigeration.
• Knowledge of national and state codes, rules, regulations, laws and procedures applicable to the trade.

Working Conditions

• Lifting: Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures. Frequent up to 30 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs.
• Facilities/Maintenance/Engineer: Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent up to 10 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs. Facilities/Maintenance/Engineer: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting. Security: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
• Mental/Visual: Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Benefits

PeaceHealth 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. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.