Hospital Facilities Maintenance Engineer II

Northwest Health - Starke; Knox (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health - Starke is seeking a Maintenance Engineer II to ensure the functionality, safety, and compliance of hospital facilities. The role involves troubleshooting, repairs, and installations across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including hospital equipment.

The engineer will respond to urgent issues, supervise entry-level engineers, and support operations to minimize disruptions and maintain patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or formal training in facility maintenance or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in facilities maintenance, engineering, or related roles required.
• 3-5 years of experience in facilities maintenance, engineering, or related roles in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems and hospital equipment.
• Responds to work requests and pages promptly and professionally.
• Ensures maintenance activities meet safety regulations and hospital standards (OSHA, NFPA, Joint Commission).
• Addresses urgent repair requests to minimize disruptions to hospital operations.
• Performs regular inspections and maintains hospital buildings and infrastructure.
• Keeps accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance for reports.
• Assists with budget management and procurement of maintenance supplies and parts.
• Maintains detailed logs for management oversight.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing systems

Reading blueprints

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Emergency response

Education

Associate degree in facility maintenance

Formal training in mechanical systems

Tools

Technical manuals

Job description

Northwest Health - Starke is seeking a Maintenance Engineer II to ensure the functionality, safety, and compliance of hospital facilities. The role involves troubleshooting, repairs, and installations across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including hospital equipment.

The engineer will respond to urgent issues, supervise entry-level engineers, and support operations to minimize disruptions and maintain patient care.