Hospital Facilities Engineer: Boilers, HVAC & Safety

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon, is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Engineer responsible for ensuring the optimal operation and maintenance of hospital facilities. Candidates should possess strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills and have relevant certifications.

This role focuses on maintaining safety systems, providing emergency responses, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in facilities management and be a self-starter capable of working independently.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years in facilities and plant operations education and experience.
• Journeyman level electrical, plumbing or HVAC/R license acceptable as substitute for experience.
• Valid Oregon driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, troubleshoot, and perform skilled maintenance and repairs on hospital structures.
• Maintain all equipment for reliability and efficiency.
• Respond to fire alarms and emergency calls.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Teamwork

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification from trade school or military program

Journeyman HVAC/R certification

Journeyman plumbing certification

LME or Supervisory electrical license

Tools

Maintenance management system

Job description

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon, is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Engineer responsible for ensuring the optimal operation and maintenance of hospital facilities. Candidates should possess strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills and have relevant certifications.

This role focuses on maintaining safety systems, providing emergency responses, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in facilities management and be a self-starter capable of working independently.