Engineering Specialist

Prisma Health; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Tuomey Hospital (Sumter, SC) seeks a skilled maintenance technician to repair and maintain plumbing, HVAC equipment, life safety systems, pumps, pneumatic tubes, building automation, medical gas, electrical equipment, and nurse call systems.

The role emphasizes PM and unscheduled repairs, emergency response, safety standards, and coordination with qualified staff. Requires five years of maintenance experience (hospital preferred) and a valid driver's license with acceptable MVR.

Qualifications

• Five years of maintenance experience; hospital maintenance preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR.
• EPA, NICET, or Med Gas certification preferred.
• Journeyman licenses preferred.
• Ability to use work order systems and read technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Repair and preventive maintenance of plumbing, HVAC, life safety, pumps, and electrical equipment.
• Maintain pneumatic tube systems, building automation, medical gas, and nurse call systems.
• Perform testing on backup generators, transfer switches, and related systems.
• Respond to emergencies and assist in on-call situations.
• Ensure compliance with DPH and Joint Commission standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

General computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of plumbing, HVAC equipment, life safety equipment, pumps, exhaust fans, pneumatic tube systems, building automation, medical gas systems, electrical equipment, and nurse call systems.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Responsible for performing both unscheduled and preventive maintenance-related mechanical repairs to include packaged A/C and heating equipment, air handling units, pneumatically controlled thermostat systems, boilers, chillers, generators, pneumatic tube systems, variable air volume boxes, and other mechanical and electrical equipment comprising the hospital's utility system.
• Maintains assigned equipment in a safe and orderly manner and responds to emergency calls.Performs PM duties to all assigned equipment and enters information into an appropriate work order system.
• Responsible for performing required testing of backup generator systems, boilers, and chillers. Must be proficient in automatic transfer switch technology and the maintenance of both transfer switches and generators.
• Responds to emergency calls and assists qualified technicians and other trained professionals on medical gas/vacuum leaks, power outages, HVAC, plumbing, fire response, etc. Must demonstrate proficiency in all mechanical-related tasks to participate in the call-back program.
• Responsible for ensuring that DPH and Joint Commission standards are followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned
• Experience - Five (5) years of maintenance experience. Three (3) years of hospital maintenance experience preferred.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• A valid driver's license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance.
• Certification with EPA, NICET, or Med Gas preferred.
• Licensed in one or more of the following: Journeyman Plumber, Journeyman Electrician, Licensed Stationary Engineer, or Mechanical/HVAC (Unlimited Air Conditioning) preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Must have general knowledge of manual, automatic doors and will be required to perform some finish work.
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical or mechanical equipment to include conditioning/heating units, lighting equipment, commercial kitchen equipment, and VAV mechanical and electrical failures.
• Working knowledge of major hospital utilities including HVAC, EPSS, plumbing, and elevator systems. Building automation system knowledge preferred.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Tuomey

Facility

1570 Tuomey Hospital

Department

15708300 Plant Operations

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