Utility Engineer

Job Summary

You will be a mission-critical specialist ensuring the uninterrupted and efficient operation of our essential infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complex network of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Guarantee a safe, comfortable, and functional environment for all occupants and critical operations.
• Meticulously operate, monitor, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on chillers, boilers, air handlers, emergency generators, and medical gas systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot intricate issues, and execute timely repairs using blueprints and technical schematics.
• Proactively prevent system failures and rapidly resolve emergent issues under pressure.
• Collaborate with Facilities Management, other engineers, and departmental staff as a crucial technical resource.
• Operate a motor vehicle with care and safety and in accordance with traffic laws.
• Perform a wide variety of semiskilled tasks.
• Use common hand tools and make minor repairs.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with patients and employees.
• Climb stairs and ladders and work on ladders for an extended period of time.

Job Requirements

• Required: High School Graduate General Studies and One (1) year of recent experience in work related to that of a hospital utility worker, upon hire.
• Preferred: High School GED General Studies and One (1) year of recent experience in work related to that of a hospital utility worker, upon hire.
• No previous experience required, upon hire.

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.