Engineer Lead

Salem Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health is seeking an engineering lead in Salem, OR to guide staff, oversee maintenance, and ensure reliable facilities that support exceptional patient care. The role emphasizes leadership, project coordination, and strong communication within a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include leading teams, maintaining the Maintenance Management Program, coordinating projects, and partnering with departments to keep work moving forward.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license for a minimum of two years and must be at least eighteen at hire.
• Oregon driver’s license and eligibility for Fleet Safety Program within three months of hire.
• Meets Salem Health Fleet Safety Program MVR standards at time of hire.
• Minimum six years in building and equipment maintenance or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop staff in completing assignments, provide direction and ongoing guidance.
• Maintain accurate information in the Maintenance Management Program (labor, materials, timely completion).
• Coordinate, track and report on projects, preventive maintenance and service requests with internal/external partners.
• Collaborate with coordinators, supervisors, managers, engineers and staff to set priorities and action plans.
• Maintain professional communication with colleagues and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Project coordination

Maintenance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Maintenance Management System (TMS)

Job description

Location: Salem Hospital, 665 Winter Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301

Department: Building Operations & Management

Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt

Schedule: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am, Monday - Friday

Your role with us

Step into an engineer lead role where technical expertise, leadership and problem solving come together to help keep critical facilities and operations running safely and efficiently. Lead and support engineering staff in completing daily assignments, setting priorities and responding to changing operational needs while providing training, guidance and feedback that strengthens team performance. Coordinate projects, preventive maintenance and service requests by partnering with internal departments, customers, project coordinators and engineering leadership to develop action plans and keep work moving forward. Maintain accurate maintenance management records, track labor and materials and ensure time-sensitive work is completed as scheduled. Build strong working relationships through responsive, professional communication while serving as a trusted resource for both staff and leadership. This role offers the opportunity to develop others, solve meaningful operational challenges and make a direct impact on the reliability of the facilities that support exceptional patient care.

What you'll do

• Lead, support and develop staff in completing assignments by providing direction, training and ongoing guidance while offering feedback to leadership on team performance.
• Maintain accurate information within the TMS Maintenance Management Program including labor, materials and completion of time-sensitive assignments.
• Coordinate, track and report on projects, preventive maintenance activities and service requests while partnering with internal departments and external customers.
• Collaborate with project coordinators, supervisors, managers, engineers and staff to establish priorities, develop action plans and keep work progressing efficiently.
• Maintain professional, respectful and service-focused communication throughout interactions with colleagues and customers.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of two years and be at least eighteen years of age upon hire.
• Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license and be eligible for authorization according to Salem Health’s Fleet Safety Program policy within three months of hire, maintaining it thereafter.
• Meet Salem Health's Fleet Safety Program MVR standards at time of hire.
• Minimum of six years of building and equipment maintenance or equivalent experience.

Additional information

• Three years’ experience in healthcare facilities preferred.
• A strong applicant will be knowledgeable in many of the aspects of healthcare facility equipment and infrastructure that Engineering Services supports.
• Success in this role is supported by the ability to communicate, lead others, and work well as part of a team.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ideal candidate will be able to focus on tasks at hand, while having the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].