Engineer

Mercy Medical Center Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA invites an Engineer/Facilities Technician to bring hands-on expertise to design, maintain, and optimize hospital systems and infrastructure. You will analyze problems, implement practical solutions, and uphold safety and regulatory standards while supporting patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include inspecting facilities and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance, and executing repairs on mechanical and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of maintenance experience in carpentry, painting, plumbing or electrical repair and maintenance.
• Drivers License: CA, upon hire.
• Ability to work any and all assigned shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Inspects facility building and structures and all associated support equipment following policy, procedures and safety standards.
• Maintains medical gases distribution system; ensures records comply with regulatory agencies.
• Operates and maintains steam generating equipment and distribution systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs medical and facility equipment; estimates scope and materials; performs minor repairs.
• Repairs electrically operated beds and other medical equipment; checks air handlers and resets alarms.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems and supporting equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year Mechanical Engineering Technology program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Engineer, you will provide critical technical expertise and innovative solutions, driving the design, development, and optimization of our systems and processes.

Every day you will expertly analyze complex problems, develop practical designs, conduct rigorous testing, and meticulously implement solutions, contributing essential insights and technical contributions to our projects.

To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding analytical skills, strong problem-solving capabilities, and a meticulous, results-oriented demeanor, contributing to groundbreaking advancements and sustained operational excellence.

• Inspects facility building and structures and all associated support equipment following department policy, procedures and safety standards to insure that facility and associated support equipment is operating correctly per manufacturer and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains medical gases distribution system. Effects repairs in compliance with codes and regulations. Ensures records are maintained in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of steam generating equipment and distribution systems. Accurately and consistently follows codes and procedures when operating and maintaining steam-generating equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repairs specialized medical, facility equipment and all associates support equipment. Estimates the scope of each job and requests needed materials. Performs minor facility repairs such as patching walls, painting, fixing wallpaper, minor plumbing repairs, door locks and closures.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrically operated beds and other medical equipment as deemed necessary, following department policy and procedures. Performs electrical repair. Checks air handlers. Insures air handlers are reset properly and fire alarms are cleared.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on heating and air conditions systems and all supporting equipment.

Job Requirements

Required

• Two (2) years of responsible skilled level maintenance experience in one of the building maintenance trades such as carpentry, painting, plumbing or electrical repair and maintenance and
• Driver's License: CA, upon hire
• Ability to work any and all assigned shifts as required

Preferred

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• Completion of two(2) year mechanical EngineeringTechnology Program, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1873, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center is a 186-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Merced, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, the Mercy Cancer Center, and a family birth center. Additionally, Merced Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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