Maintenance Engineer

About the Role

As our Maintenance Engineer, you will be a critical technical leader, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and longevity of facilities, equipment, and systems. You will design and implement preventive maintenance programs, conduct root cause analyses, develop repair strategies, oversee projects, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and collaborate to improve efficiency and operational integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical/electrical equipment including boilers, emergency generators, HVAC, and related systems.
• Conduct periodic tests per codes and requirements.
• Diagnose equipment to minimize downtime and ensure essential equipment is in good working order.
• Maintain tools and equipment, keep equipment rooms clean and safe.
• Coordinate with administration and other trades to complete projects and work orders.
• Perform building maintenance tasks across skilled trades (carpentry, painting, plumbing) as needed.
• Assist in maintaining exterior areas and grounds.
• Assemble/install furniture and perform lock‑smith tasks.
• Complete and maintain accurate records, logs, and paperwork for equipment, repairs, and parts orders.
• Test and evaluate equipment before service, log results, tag devices, and deliver or install equipment.
• Order and receive parts and materials, ensure correct stock levels.
• Assist in assigning work to staff, distribute work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Inspect work to ensure quality, productivity, and compliance with safety codes and regulations.
• Support the work order system and preventive maintenance program.

Requirements

• Three years of recent, progressively responsible maintenance‑related work experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• One year of work experience in the core level of the job family, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Preferred: Boiler Operator certification (Washington), upon hire.

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare since 1891. The organization offers a full spectrum of health care services across a network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites in the Puget Sound region. Employees join a team dedicated to compassionate, innovative care in modern, well‑equipped facilities.

Pay

$43.85 – $44.89 per hour