Associate Maintenance Engineer - Nights

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salem, Oregon is seeking an Associate Maintenance Engineer for night shifts to support hospital infrastructure. You will perform repairs, installations, and modifications to equipment and buildings, respond to emergencies, and document maintenance activities.

This full-time, non-exempt role offers opportunities to develop skills within a collaborative facilities team, with a focus on reliability, safety, and documentation in an environment serving the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Oregon driver's license and eligibility for Fleet Safety authorization within three months of hire.
• Minimum of four years of building and equipment maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of repairs, installations, and modifications to hospital equipment and buildings.
• Complete maintenance per manufacturer specs and hospital standards.
• Perform watch standing activities on building and hospital equipment.
• Respond to and resolve emergency situations on systems and equipment.
• Document maintenance and operational records in the electronic maintenance management system.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Electrical systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Associate Maintenance Engineer - Nights - 18043

US:OR:Salem | Facilities / Engineering | Full Time

Posted 7 days ago

Description

Location: Salem Health, 665 Winter Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Building Operations & Management
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Multiple shifts available:

Your role with us

As an associate maintenance engineer at Salem Health, you'll be an integral part of our facilities team, supporting the reliability and efficiency of our hospital infrastructure. You'll assist in performing routine and complex repairs, installations, and modifications to hospital equipment and buildings, while also responding to emergency situations and maintaining accurate records. This role is ideal for an engineer looking to develop your skills and expertise in a dynamic healthcare environment, working collaboratively with experienced professionals to keep our facilities running smoothly and safely.

What you'll do

• With limited supervision, performs a variety of minor and complex repairs, installations, and modifications to hospital equipment and buildings.
• Completes assigned maintenance in accordance with manufacturer specifications and hospital standards.
• Performs watch standing activities on physical building and hospital equipment.
• Responds to and resolves emergency situations on systems and equipment.
• Maintains repair and preventative maintenance history by accurately documenting maintenance and operational records in electronic maintenance management system.
• Communicates accurate and pertinent information regarding maintenance requests to customers, co-workers and leadership in a timely manner;Monitors and orders facilities maintenance supplies as needed.
• Participates in department committees and decision‑making activities; Assists in training as requested.
• Provides assistance to co‑workers and department leads as needed; Keeps work areas clean and safe, picking up debris at work sites and surrounding areas.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, higher level education may be accepted in lieu of high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license and be eligible for authorization according to Salem Health’s Fleet Safety Program policy within three months of hire, maintaining it thereafter.
• Minimum of four years of building and equipment maintenance or equivalent experience required.

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award‑winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high‑quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].