Building Engineer

MultiCare Health System; Broadway (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Building Engineer to monitor and maintain building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life safety across facilities. This role requires adherence to codes, safety standards, and efficient operation of equipment.

The engineer will supervise contractors, prepare task estimates, and contribute to energy management programs to reduce operating costs while maintaining a safe, well-maintained environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4–5 years of experience.
• Universal CFC is preferred; additional certs in electrical, mechanical, HVAC/refrigeration, process controls, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair may be required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational and analytical skills, and ability to provide courteous service.

Responsibilities

• Complies with codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Operates, maintains, and inspects building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and life safety.
• Oversees outside contractors and ensures timely, quality work.
• Prepares estimates for time and material needs for tasks.
• Maintains energy management programs to optimize operating costs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day

Position Summary

The Building Engineer is responsible for monitoring complex building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling. Working under general direction, monitoring building system operations, and performance. Has critical, specialized knowledge required at assigned site.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Operates, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building equipment, which may include mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems, electrical/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems.
• Maintains the professional appearance of the property, equipment, engineering spaces, and common areas.
• Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• Prepares estimates detailing the amount of time and materials needed for completing tasks.
• Maintains adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.
• Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work may include landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning.
• Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and/or critical work packages, and maintenance work instructions.
• Performs specialized and complex tasks such as carpentry, electrical, painting, roofing, HVAC, welding, furniture assembly/relocation, and locksmith tasks.
• Performs inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Decisions made with thorough knowledge of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.
• Responsible for setting your own project deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience.
• Universal CFC (Chlorofluorocarbon Certification) is prefered.
• Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair.
• Certifications/licenses may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles and to understand operating budgets.
• Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions.
• Conducts basic financial analysis.Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents.
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
• Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office & CMMS)
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $37.25 - $53.59 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.