Hospital Engineer - Facilities

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Hospital Engineer - Facilities for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position . The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $30.22 - $45.32. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Provides in-house ability to maintain a large variety of plant equipment and health care systems

Essential Functions

• Repairs and maintains facilities, equipment, and utility systems in a manner that will optimize the provision of a code-compliant, safe, comfortable and healing environment for patients, visitors and staff.

• Responds to and resolves alarm or emergency situations involving utility systems, life safety systems, and general facility equipment, including all non-medical fixtures and appliances.

• Makes daily rounds in areas of responsibility for maintenance work and performs repairs according to department procedures.

• Coordinates and oversees outside vendor service to ensure all work is properly completed and meets hospital standards for repair and maintenance.

• Coordinates activities and documentation to accomplish goals of the department ensuring an efficient operating department.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: One year of building/plant maintenance training by one or more of the following approaches: trade school, apprenticeship, or military school or training Or

• Associate Degree Preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years Required: Experience in hospital maintenance or industrial/commercial building/plant maintenance experience, or a combination of both

Credentials

• Required: Drivers License and

• Preferred: Building Operator Certification

Skills

• Proficient in at least two of the following trades: plumbing, steam generation/maintenance, control/alarm systems, HVAC systems, or refrigeration. (Required)

• Knowledge of national and state codes, rules, regulations, laws and procedures applicable to the trade. (Required)

• Must be able to cope with repeated bending, squatting, stooping, prolonged standing, walking, and climbing stairs. (Required)

• Must be able to lift up to 50pounds and safely operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic test equipment. (Required)

• Have a general understanding of basic building structure and repair. (Required)

• Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing with staff and contract services. (Required)

• Intermediate computer, keyboarding, and data entry skills. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

• Facilities/Maintenance/ Engineer: Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent up to 30 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping, grasping. Occasional pushing/pulling 15 lbs. sustained force with frequent stop/start. Occasional climbing ladders/stairs. Occasional squatting/kneeling/ crawling.

• Occasional push/pull up to 50 lbs. force.

• Occasional reaching/ bending/ stooping/ squatting/ crouching/ kneeling/ grasping.

• Security: Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent up to 10 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Exposure to outside temperatures (seasonal).

• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

• Facilities/Maintenance/Engineer: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

• Security: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (~~~) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

REQNUMBER: 96497