Building Engineer II - Facilities

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

EAP programs

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Washington is seeking a Building Engineer II - Facilities for a Full Time position. You will operate, maintain, repair, and improve facility and utility systems within the hospital environment.

The role requires proactive preventive maintenance, quick response to repairs, and coordination with outside vendors. You will document work orders, manage parts, and uphold safety and disaster procedures to ensure a safe, healing setting for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in facility maintenance.
• Must hold at least two of the listed certifications upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, repair, and improve facility and utility system equipment and systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned utility systems and non-medical equipment.
• Carry out corrective maintenance and repair of facility equipment.
• Operate building equipment to ensure a safe, code-compliant environment for patients, visitors, staff.
• Respond to and resolve electrical, plumbing, and department equipment repair requests.
• Document work on computerized work orders with accurate repair history.
• Requisition, order and use maintenance parts efficiently.
• Coordinate outside vendor services to meet hospital standards.
• Maintain knowledge of hospital safety and disaster procedures and participate in drills.
• Perform new equipment in-coming inspection and installation as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Building automation

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Power tools

Electronic systems

Education

High School Diploma

Technical program: Mechanical 13–24 months

Technical program: Electrical 13–24 months

Associate degree: Electrical

Associate degree: Mechanical

Job description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Building Engineer II - Facilities for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $47.91 – $47.91. 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

Operate, maintain, repair, and improve facility and utility system equipment and systems as assigned to the facility management department.

Essential Functions

• Complete preventive maintenance on assigned utility systems and non-medical equipment as specified in hospital procedures.
• Complete corrective maintenance including rebuilding of all equipment assigned to the facility department.
• Operate building 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.
• Respond to and resolve skilled facility installation and repair requests for electrical, plumbing and department equipment as assigned.
• Document work on computerized work orders in such a way as to provide accurate repair and preventive maintenance history.
• Requisition, order and use maintenance and repair parts in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate, oversee and ensure outside vendor service is properly completed and meets hospital standards for repair and maintenance as assigned.
• Maintain and continually enhance operation, maintenance and repair knowledge of hospital utility systems and components, non-medical equipment and other assigned fixtures and appliances.
• Respond to and resolve alarm or emergency situations involving utility systems, life safety systems and equipment, general facility equipment including all non-medical fixtures and appliances.
• Maintain knowledge of hospital disaster, fire and hazardous material emergency processes. Actively participate in drills and critiques as well as actual emergencies.
• Maintain knowledge of current required safety practice and always performs daily work in compliance with these safety practices.
• Perform new equipment in-coming inspection and installation as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma Required: and
• Technical Program Required: Mechanical with specialized training of 13 to 24 months or
• Technical Program Required: Electrical with specialized training of 13 to 24 months and
• Associate Degree Preferred: Electrical or
• Associate Degree Preferred: Mechanical

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years Required: Experience in facility maintenance.

Credentials

• Required: Upon Hire Must possess at least two (2) of the following certifications or licenses:1. Refrigerant handling certification2. LME or equivalent3. Boiler Operating License4. WA General Electrical License (01)5. Specialty License (06, 07)6. HVAC certificate7. Licensed Plumber 8. Welding certificate9. Medical Gas certification and
• Required: Upon Hire Drivers License Valid Driver's License

Skills

• Competency in operation of computerized building automation systems. (Required)
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems. (Required)
• Competent with power tools used in facility maintenance. (Required)
• Basic electronic and computer systems knowledge. (Preferred)

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: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits
• expanded EAP and mental health program

EEO Affimative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.