Full Job Description
Hospital Engineer - Facilities
PeaceHealth is seeking a Hospital Engineer for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Night position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $39.62 - $39.62. 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.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
Job Summary
Provides in-house ability to maintain a large variety of plant equipment and health care systems.
Essential Functions
37Repairs 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.
37Responds to and resolves alarm or emergency situations involving utility systems, life safety systems, and general facility equipment, including all non-medical fixtures and appliances.
37Makes daily rounds in areas of responsibility for maintenance work and performs repairs according to department procedures.
37Coordinates and oversees outside vendor service to ensure all work is properly completed and meets hospital standards for repair and maintenance.
37Coordinates activities and documentation to accomplish goals of the department ensuring an efficient operating department.
37Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
37 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
37Associate Degree Preferred:
Experience
37Minimum of 3 years Required: experience in hospital maintenance or industrial/commercial building/plant maintenance experience, or a combination of both
Credentials
37Required: Drivers License and
37Preferred: Building Operator Certification
Skills
37Proficient in at least two of the following trades: plumbing, steam generation/maintenance, control/alarm systems, HVAC systems, or refrigeration. (Required)
37Knowledge of national and state codes, rules, regulations, laws and procedures applicable to the trade. (Required)
37Must be able to cope with repeated bending, squatting, stooping, prolonged standing, walking, and climbing stairs. (Required)
37Must be able to lift up to 50pounds and safely operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic test equipment. (Required)
37Have a general understanding of basic building structure and repair. (Required)
37Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing with staff and contract services. (Required)
37Intermediate computer, keyboarding, and data entry skills. (Required)
Working Conditions
Lifting
37Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
37Facilities/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.
37Occasional push/pull up to 50 lbs. force.
37Occasional reaching/ bending/ stooping/ squatting/ crouching/ kneeling/ grasping.
37Security: 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
37Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
37Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
37Exposure to outside temperatures (seasonal).
37Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
37Facilities/Maintenance/Engineer: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
37Security: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
Mental/Visual
37Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
37Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.