Maintenance Engineer
Job Summary
This position reports to the Supervisor of SWT, Plant Operations, and is responsible for carrying out both corrective and planned maintenance tasks as assigned. The Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of healthcare services by performing maintenance on mechanical equipment and general building upkeep. The Maintenance Engineer will work closely with the plant operations team to prioritize tasks and maintain operational safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Carry out both corrective and planned maintenance tasks as assigned.
- Perform maintenance on mechanical equipment such as chillers, package boilers, cooling towers, Building Management System (BMS), HVAC.
- Repair and maintain plumbing, electrical systems, and other critical infrastructure to support a functional healthcare environment.
- Work closely with the plant operations team to prioritize tasks and maintain operational safety standards.
Requirements
- Two (2) years plant or maintenance experience.
- Preferred: Five (5) years plant or maintenance experience.
Education
- High School education or GED.
Licensure
- PREFERRED: EPA 608 universal certification, trade school or on the job training.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
- Two (2) years plant experience working on mechanical equipment: Chillers, package boilers, cooling towers, Building Management System (BMS), HVAC.
- Preferred: Knowledge of CMMS.
- Experience in general maintenance in one or more of the following: Plumbing, Electrical, medical gas systems, BMS (controls), fire alarm, nurse call, temperature monitoring, carpentry, pneumatic tube systems, and other general maintenance.
Work Environments
- Functional Demand: Heavy - Very high energy level.
- Lift over 50 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200 lbs. (ie. Patients on bed, stretcher).
- Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
Physical Activity Requirements
- Bending.
- Carry Objects.
- Climbing.
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion.
- Pinching/fine motor activities.
- Push/Pull.
- Reaching forward.
- Reaching overhead.
- Sitting.
- Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee).
- Standing.
- Talk or hear.
- Taste or smell.
- Twisting.
- Walking.
- Wrist position deviation.
Sensory Requirements
- Color Discrimination.
- Depth Perception.
- Far Vision.
- Hearing.
- Near Vision.
Environment Requirements
- Airborn Communicable Disease.
- Bloodborne Pathogens.
- Chemical.
- Dust Particular Matter.
- Extreme Noise Levels.
- Extreme Temperatures.
- Radiation.
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations.
Non-Discrimination Statement
CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. CHOC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.