STAFF ENGINEER, Facilities Engineering - Full Time Varied Shift

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Career development

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a Staff Engineer for the Facilities Engineering department at Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, NV. This Full Time role supports keeping the hospital’s physical structure and equipment in good repair with a varied shift schedule.

You will assist in HVAC controls maintenance, perform urgent repairs to electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems, and participate in CQI activities to improve reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or related experience and/or training.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and measurements.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions and work with standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HVAC controls and associated equipment to ensure efficiency in controlled environments.
• Perform urgent, routine and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Conduct maintenance on equipment and systems as required.
• Participate in CQI activities and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Math proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.

Website: https://www.nnmc.com

Job Summary:

This Staff Engineer opportunity is Full Time on our Facilities Engineering department and offers full benefits and a convenient varied shift schedule. We are looking for a dynamic Staff Engineer that assists in the performance of duties necessary to keep the physical structure and associated equipment of hospital in good repair. Minor electrical work, mechanical repairs and other duties relating to maintenance are the primary duties. Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner to reflect the highest integrity of the Engineering Department.
• Assists in maintaining and repairing HVAC controls and associated equipment to maximize efficiency levels in all environmentally controlled areas.
• Performs urgent corrective, routine and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems as required.
• Performs maintenance on equipment and systems as required.

Benefits for full and part time employees:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of FortuneWorld’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); or three to six (3-6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.