Hospital Engineer - Facilities

PeaceHealth is seeking a Hospital Engineer - Facilities for a full-time, 1.00 FTE, day position. The salary range is $31.60 – $47.40 per hour, dependent upon education, training, work experience, and other factors.

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains facilities, equipment, and utility systems to optimize 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 department goals, ensuring efficient operation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in hospital maintenance or industrial/commercial building/plant maintenance, or a combination of both.
• 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.
• Ability to cope with repeated bending, squatting, stooping, prolonged standing, walking, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic test equipment.
• General understanding of basic building structure and repair.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff and contract services.
• Intermediate computer, keyboarding, and data entry skills.

Qualifications

• Education Required: One year of building/plant maintenance training via trade school, apprenticeship, or military school/training.
• Preferred: Associate Degree.
• Credentials Required: Driver’s License.
• Preferred: Building Operator Certification.

Working Conditions

• Continuous moving around the facility, with frequent reaching, bending, stooping, grasping, and occasional climbing of ladders/stairs.
• Frequent lifting/carrying up to 30 lbs; occasional up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs of force.
• Exposure to biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, outside temperatures, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Ability to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and 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.