Maintenance Engineer

About the role

This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing various mechanical systems and equipment within SEARHC facilities. The role involves direct impact on the ability to provide healthcare services and requires a high level of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, fabricates, maintains, and repairs standard plumbing systems and equipment.
• Moves and installs water heaters and plumbing fixtures.
• Inspects, tests, and performs preventive maintenance on equipment and systems such as boilers, air handling equipment, compressors, pumps, chillers, and motors.
• Maintains, inspects, diagnoses, and makes emergency repairs to such systems and equipment while complying with applicable building codes.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, maps, schematic wiring diagrams, and specification.
• Prepares estimates for room remodels that include a rough sketch of the work to be completed.
• Performs urgent corrective and routine repairs of the electrical, mechanical, heating, cooling, plumbing, and refrigeration systems.
• Maintains parking lots and entrances including snow plowing, applying non-slip materials during icy conditions, landscaping, removal of litter/debris and organic material (weeds), lawn care, sign maintenance, and stripe painting as needed.
• Maintains records of all inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs performed on any equipment or system.
• Maintains, inspects, and documents all sprinkler systems throughout SEARHC facilities.
• Purchases parts, supplies, and equipment needed for normal routine day-to-day maintenance in a cost-effective manner.
• Operates generators to maintain electrical power in case of power failure.
• Operates, monitors, repairs, and maintains boilers; operates fuel and water supply systems.
• Maintains heating plant log; ensures proper distribution of heat to all systems.
• Checks all boiler parts for wear; performs adjustments and minor repairs; makes recommendations and arrangements for major repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED – preferred
• Valid driver’s license and remain insurable under the SEARHC automobile insurance policy – required
• Complete Life Safety 101 course within 90 days of hire.
• Complete Lockout Tagout online course within 90 days of hire.
• Complete the eye wash weekly testing competency within 90 days.
• Safety- 10-hour OSHA Competency completed within 90 days.
• 6 or more years of experience including a Vocational School Degree, Military training, Facility Maintenance or Internal Maintenance Mechanics III that have completed competencies.
• Experience with computerized Direct Digital Controls DDC of facility heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, techniques, materials, tools, equipment, layouts, and set-ups used in plumbing and pipefitting.
• Working knowledge of all pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Experience with other trades such as welding, HVAC, and electrical troubleshooting – preferred.
• Backflow preventors Inspection license – preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fire suppression systems and boiler systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC fundamentals and mechanical heating systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair healthcare mechanical systems.
• Ability to design and install mechanical systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate and maintain small engines, landscaping equipment, chainsaws, snowblowers, and hydraulic equipment.
• Ability to work safely on equipment in unstable conditions, climb in and out of various vehicles, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight.

Skills

• Troubleshooting and repair of healthcare mechanical systems.
• Mechanical system design and installation.
• Verbal and written communication that includes emailing or texting.
• HVAC fundamentals and mechanical heating systems.
• Ability to perform all essential duties related to the position's responsibility with limited direction and oversight.
• Use and maintain all tools, equipment, and vehicles used during routine performance of duties.
• Maintain professional growth and development through in-service training, seminars, and workshops.
• Operate and maintain small engines, landscaping equipment, chainsaws, snowblowers, and hydraulic equipment.
• Walk extensively on uneven terrain or slippery surfaces, work while bending, stooping, or reaching, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Safely work on equipment in unstable conditions, climb in and out of dump trucks, bob cats, loaders, forklifts, and pick-up trucks.
• Computer Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability

Pay

Pay Range: $29.82 - $41.60

Schedule

Rotating on-call and call back work may be required. Travel may be required as needed.