Facilities Engineer

Ridgeview Medical Center; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota seeks a Facilities Engineer to manage a wide range of maintenance tasks across multiple hospital facilities, ensuring safe and reliable operations. You will troubleshoot building deficiencies, coordinate maintenance activities, and support clinical and non-clinical teams while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Strong multitasking and planning skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background checks in line with position.
• Proficient in English for written and verbal communication.
• Basic computer skills and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform basic carpentry, electrical tasks, small equipment operation, plumbing, and move furniture/equipment.
• Under supervision, perform lawn care, lock/ hardware tasks, motor and pump repair, hospital beds, kitchen equipment, medical gas and air systems, water systems.
• Troubleshoot and correct a variety of building deficiencies and coordinate assigned areas of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical tasks

Small equipment operation

Plumbing tasks

Furniture/equipment handling

English communication

Multi-tasking

Planning & organization

Microsoft Office

Autonomy & teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Job description

Purpose of Job

The Facilities Engineer position is responsible for managing and executing a wide variety of maintenance and repair tasks supporting multiple facilities.

Job Functions

1. Can independently execute the following functions: basic/finish carpentry, basic electrical tasks, small equipment operation, basic plumbing tasks, physical movement of furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
2. Can execute the following functions under supervision/guidance from others: lawncare, lock, key and hardware tasks, motor repair, pump repair, hospital beds, kitchen equipment, medical gas and air systems, water softening systems, domestic hot/cold water systems.
3. Demonstrates the ability to independently troubleshoot, identify, follow up and correct a variety of building deficiencies.
4. Coordinates assigned areas of responsibility to ensure efficient and effective operations.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Demonstrates effective skills in planning and organizing daily activities
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team

License/Certifications

• Hazardous Spill Certification within 1 year of employment, annually thereafter
• Asbestos Awareness Certification within 1 year of employment, annually thereafter
• OSHA Certification within 1 year of employment, annually thereafter

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience in a healthcare setting
• CPR Certification

Physical Demands of this Position

Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.