STAFF ENGINEER, Facilities Engineering - Full Time Varied Shift

Northern Nevada Health System; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

Paid Time Off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, NV is seeking a Staff Engineer in the Facilities Engineering department. This full-time role focuses on keeping the hospital’s physical structure and equipment in good repair, with responsibilities including minor electrical work and general maintenance.

You will perform HVAC control maintenance, respond to urgent repairs, and participate in CQI and performance improvement initiatives, contributing to a safe, reliable healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 3–6 months related experience.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to perform simple math and measurements.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work on maintenance tasks and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs HVAC controls and related equipment to maximize efficiency.
• Performs urgent and routine repairs of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Performs maintenance on equipment and systems as required.
• Participates in CQI activities and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Math calculations

Problem solving

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count.

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 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 Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’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

• 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.