Hospital Engineer - Facilities

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 90,547,000 - 135,820,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Hospital Engineer - Facilities for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The role maintains diverse plant equipment and health care systems in a large hospital setting, ensuring code-compliant, safe, and healing environments for patients, visitors and staff.

The incumbent coordinates outside vendor services, conducts daily rounds, responds to alarms and emergencies, and ensures department goals are met through rigorous adherence to procedures and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of building/plant maintenance training (trade school, apprenticeship, or military training).
• Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years hospital or industrial/commercial maintenance experience.
• Driver's license required; Building Operator Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains facilities, equipment, and utilities to support a safe, code-compliant healing environment.
• Responds to alarms and emergencies involving utility and life safety systems.
• Performs daily rounds and executes repairs per department procedures.
• Oversees outside vendor services to ensure work meets hospital standards.
• Coordinates activities to ensure efficient department operation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Control/Alarm systems

Refrigeration

Knowledge of codes

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

One year building/plant maintenance training

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Hospital Engineer - Facilities for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $31.60 – $47.40. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Provides in-house ability to maintain a large variety of plant equipment and health care systems

Essential Functions

• Repairs and maintains facilities, equipment, and utility systems in a manner that will optimize the provision of a code-compliant, safe, comfortable and healing environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Responds to and resolves alarm or emergency situations involving utility systems, life safety systems, and general facility equipment, including all non-medical fixtures and appliances.
• Makes daily rounds in areas of responsibility for maintenance work and performs repairs according to department procedures.
• Coordinates and oversees outside vendor service to ensure all work is properly completed and meets hospital standards for repair and maintenance.
• Coordinates activities and documentation to accomplish goals of the department ensuring an efficient operating department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: One year of building/plant maintenance training by one or more of the following approaches: trade school, apprenticeship, or military school or training or
• Associate Degree Preferred:

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years Required: experience in hospital maintenance or industrial/commercial building/plant maintenance experience, or a combination of both

Credentials

• Required: Drivers License and
• Preferred: Building Operator Certification

Skills

• Proficient in at least two of the following trades: plumbing, steam generation/maintenance, control/alarm systems, HVAC systems, or refrigeration. (Required)
• Knowledge of national and state codes, rules, regulations, laws and procedures applicable to the trade. (Required)
• Must be able to cope with repeated bending, squatting, stooping, prolonged standing, walking, and climbing stairs. (Required)
• Must be able to lift up to 50pounds and safely operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic test equipment. (Required)
• Have a general understanding of basic building structure and repair. (Required)
• Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing with staff and contract services. (Required)
• Intermediate computer, keyboarding, and data entry skills. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Facilities/Maintenance/ Engineer: Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent up to 30 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping, grasping. Occasional pushing/pulling 15 lbs. sustained force with frequent stop/start. Occasional climbing ladders/stairs. Occasional squatting/kneeling/ crawling.
• Occasional push/pull up to 50 lbs. force.
• Occasional reaching/ bending/ stooping/ squatting/ crouching/ kneeling/ grasping.
• Security: Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent up to 10 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Exposure to outside temperatures (seasonal).
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Facilities/Maintenance/Engineer: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
• Security: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program

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