Maintenance Engineer I - FT Monday - Friday

About the role

The Maintenance Engineer I position supports the Building Operations department at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, located at 2500 S Woodworth Loop, Palmer AK. The schedule is 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and on-call responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and performs basic repairs on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as hospital-specific equipment.
• Responds promptly and professionally to work requests or trouble calls, ensuring all tasks are completed without valid written complaints.
• Conducts routine inspections of facility equipment and systems to identify and address potential problems or safety hazards, ensuring compliance with healthcare codes, regulations, and facility standards.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs, materials used, and hours worked.
• Collaborates with hospital staff to coordinate maintenance work, minimizing disruptions to patient care and hospital operations.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment, ensuring timely procurement of necessary materials to support maintenance operations.
• Provides weekend and emergency staff relief, stepping in as needed to maintain uninterrupted hospital services.
• Completes all required documentation of preventive maintenance (PM) and regulatory compliance tasks in accordance with department policies.
• Reports malfunctioning devices or equipment to the supervisor and takes immediate action in emergency situations to ensure safety and functionality.
• Safeguards unresolved trouble calls by clearly communicating and handing off for proper follow-up, guaranteeing timely issue resolution.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Technical School or formal training in facility maintenance, mechanical systems, or a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in facilities maintenance, engineering, or related roles in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, and ability to troubleshoot common issues.
• Understanding of healthcare-related regulations, including Joint Commission standards, OSHA safety regulations, and infection control procedures.
• Familiarity with medical gas systems, elevators, and emergency power systems is a plus.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Effective communication skills to interact with staff, contractors, and other team members in a professional manner.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot common issues.
• Understanding of healthcare-related regulations and compliance requirements.
• Basic knowledge of medical gas systems, elevators, and emergency power systems.
• Use of basic hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Effective communication skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver License, Valid and in State required.
• Licensed Steam Boiler and Refrigeration obtained within six (6) months of hire required.
• Licensed Maintenance Electrician required or Certified HVAC Technician required or Licensed Plumber required.

State Specific Requirements

• Georgia: CPI - Nonviolent Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training certification required.