Engineering Technician, FT, Days

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a dedicated maintenance professional to perform repairs, PM, and new work in support of the Plant Operations department at Baptist Hospital. The role emphasizes timely documentation, safety, and reliable service across hospital facilities.

Responsibilities include routine testing, responding to alarms, and assisting other crafts as needed. The ideal candidate has prior maintenance experience and a valid driver’s license for on-site operations.

Qualifications

• Two years maintenance experience; three years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance repairs, PM, and new work to support Plant Operations.
• Maintains and inspects visual items throughout facilities and reports issues.
• Performs complex maintenance repairs and installations; documents work.
• Records PM activity and tests; follows codes and safety standards.
• Responds to alarms and emergencies; available for call-back.
• Works weekends on a rotating schedule; attends trainings with high participation.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Data entry skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs maintenance repairs, PM, operational functions and new work supporting the objectives of the Engineering Department at Prisma Health and documents all work appropriately.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
• Maintains or identifies problems of all visual items at GHS, i.e., ceiling floors, walls, furniture, artwork, equipment, etc. and either repairs or notifies proper craft leader.
• Performs complex or difficult maintenance repairs or installations. Investigates delays, solves problems, and ensures timely completion of work.
• Performs PM on assigned equipment and records appropriately.
• Performs scheduled tests complying with JCAHO, DHEC, and other codes/standards.
• Responds to fire alarms and emergency codes at all facilities.
• Inspects all outside lighting and reports problems promoting a safe environment.
• Assists other maintenance mechanics and crafts as needed on repairs.
• Performs work accurately and timely and without close supervision. Documents all work performed in an accurate and timely manner. Available for call-back in emergency situations. Works weekends on a scheduled rotating basis. Observes all safety procedures and ensures proper care in the use of equipment and supplies. Attends departmental education/training meetings with 90% attendance.
• Receives in-service training periodically on testing of emergency generators.
• 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 - Two (2) years maintenance experience. Three (3) years 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 preferred
• Journeyman electrical license preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Data entry skills

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Baptist

Facility

Baptist Hospital

Department

Plant Operations

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