Facilities Maintenance Engineer

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Tuition discount

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Salt Lake City is seeking a Maintenance Engineer responsible for ensuring the maintenance and repair of facility systems. The candidate should have at least three years of hands-on building maintenance experience and relevant certifications or licenses. Key responsibilities include carpentry work, testing fire safety systems, and participating in an on-call rotation. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3 years of hands-on building maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical gases control.
• Ability to participate in after-hours on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a Maintenance Engineer, including carpentry work.
• Test fire sprinkler system and manage emergency procedures.
• Complete repair of HVAC and mechanical systems.

Skills

Knowledge of hot water systems

Knowledge of fire alarm systems

Proficiency in basic computer functions

Ability to read blueprints

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Education

Professional trade license or certification

Tools

HVAC equipment

Plumbing tools

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Responsibilities

• Performs all of the duties of a Maintenance Engineer.
• Performs carpentry work including, but not limited to, lock set repair, wall damage repair-patch and paint, repair of window systems, and door system adjustments.
• Performs mechanical work including, but not limited to, equipment readings, pneumatic tube repair/cleaning, testing of emergency generators, and emergency lights/batteries.
• Performs minor non-licensed electrical repair of outlets, switches, door magnets, lights, ballasts.
• Performs minor plumbing repair of faucets and shower valves.
• Tests sealing penetrations of fire walls & smoke compartments.
• Tests fire sprinkler/riser system and shutoff procedure.
• Completes repair of fans, mixing boxes, dampers, cooling tower, air handlers, VAV boxes, belt change outs, coil cleaning, compressors, and vacuum pumps.
• Completes required after-hours on-call rotation.

Benefits

• Save 50% on Tuition (Tuition reduced for eligible employees attending the University of Utah)
• Health Coverage, Dental Coverage, Life Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays per year

Department Specific Benefits

• Supplied uniforms: Hats, jackets/vests & safety shoe (allowance of $150 every 2 years)
• Supplies all tools & equipment
• Supplies all safety gear
• Work related training costs covered (budgetary item)
• Turkey certificate for Thanksgiving holiday
• Coin program for Outstanding Services Performed
• Paid to be on-call and available, if assigned position requires it

*Department specific benefits are not guaranteed and are subject to change*

How To Apply

• Submit your application online at employment.utah.edu
• Upload most recent updated resume with full work history and experience, please include Month and Year in formatting.

Corporate Overview

The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of hot water systems, boiler theory and function, and chiller system theory.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Fire Barrier theory and NFPA requirements for sealing penetrations, fire alarm systems theory and testing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical gasses control and isolation valve theory.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CMS function and theory for life safety.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer functions.
• Ability to read blue prints.
• Ability to participate in after hours on-call rotation.
• Demonstrated, strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, or in a group.
• Ability to follow specific directions.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of hands‑on, building related maintenance and repair experience in one (1) or more of the following areas: pipefitting, HVACR, steam‑operated systems used for humidification and sterilization, pneumatic and electronic building control systems (BAC), plumbing systems, commercial or industrial laundry equipment, sterilizing equipment, gas or diesel engines and generators, kitchen and cafeteria equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, carpentry, troubleshooting, or welding and fabrication.
• At least one (1) of the accepted certifications or licensures that fall under any of the following categories: Professional trade license (plumbing, electrical, etc.), Professional trade certifications (HVAC, contractor, MedGas, OSHA, building operator, firestopping, emergency power, ASHE Certified Health Care Physical Environment Worker, etc.), or another potentially applicable certification or license, as pre‑approved by F&E leadership.
• Depending upon department of hire, a valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare related maintenance and repair experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• This position involves very physical work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects. The position may involve moving heavy equipment and/or supplies. This position involves a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying
• Climbing
• Color Determination
• Crawling
• Far Vision
• Lifting
• Listening
• Manual Dexterity
• Near Vision
• Pulling and/or Pushing
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Speaking
• Standing
• Stooping and Crouching
• Tasting or Smelling
• Walking