Journeyman Engineer

Providence Health & Services; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 59,333 - 64,843; Full time

Job summary

Providence Health & Services in Anchorage, Alaska seeks a Journeyman Engineer to ensure reliability, safety, and performance of building systems across our facilities.

The role requires hands-on problem solving and strong trade skills in electrical, mechanical, welding, plumbing, and controls, with the ability to work in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive specialized training courses or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of building control systems inspection, testing, repair and maintenance in a hospital environment.
• Licenses required or equivalent regulatory credentials at hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot building control systems across hospital facilities.
• Perform electrical, electronic, sheet metal, welding, plumbing and ventilation tasks as needed.
• Engage in mechanical, machine shop, hydraulics, carpentry and painting work to support operations.
• Assist with ceiling, floor installation, plastering, concrete and masonry projects.
• Ensure safety, reliability and performance of building systems in patient care areas.

Skills

Building controls

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical/Automation

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electronics or Mechanical Systems

National Boiler Operator License I/II/III

Tools

National Boiler Operator License

Job description

Description

The Journeyman Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of complex building systems. This position requires a highly skilled and versatile professional with deep expertise in automated building controls and the ability to perform a broad range of technical, mechanical, and trade‑related tasks. Ideal candidates thrive in a hands‑on environment, enjoy problem‑solving, and can adapt to diverse maintenance and engineering challenges across a facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Electricity
• Electronics
• Sheet metal work
• Welding
• Mechanics
• Machine shop work
• Hydraulics
• Plumbing
• Painting
• Ventilation work
• Carpentry
• Plastering
• Concrete and masonry work
• Ceiling installation
• Floor installation
• Motors

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Must have successfully completed extensive specialized training courses --or--
• Demonstrated ability and experience may be accepted in lieu of education
• Upon hire:
• National Boiler Operator Grade I License – State County City Trade License Authority --or--
• National Boiler Operator Grade II License – State County City Trade License Authority --or--
• National Boiler Operator Grade III License – State County City Trade License Authority
• 4 years of building control systems inspection, testing, repair and maintenance in a hospital environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electronics, Mechanical Systems, Building Control Technology, HVAC, or similar field

Benefits

Pay Range: $43.07 – $47.07
Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Additional Information

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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