Licensed Engineer LME

Legacy Health; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health is seeking a Licensed Engineer in Tualatin, Oregon, responsible for maintaining and repairing physical plant systems and buildings to ensure efficient operation and a safe environment. The role requires at least four years of experience at the journeyman level, with preferred experience in hospital engineering. Ideal candidates will communicate effectively and be skilled in general maintenance, fire safety compliance, and troubleshooting. Join a dedicated healthcare team focused on improving lives.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum four years of work experience at journeyman level.
• Hospital engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, and repairs physical plant systems.
• Performs complex electrical and plumbing tasks.
• Conducts routine testing of fire alarms and sprinkler systems.
• Prioritizes maintenance requests effectively.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

General and skilled maintenance

Troubleshooting

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Fire safety compliance

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Each member of our Legacy community contributes in a meaningful way to the exceptional care we provide. As a Licensed Engineer, your expertise in maintaining and repairing physical plant systems, buildings, and equipment ensures our campus operates efficiently—creating a safe and welcoming environment for patients and visitors. If you're looking to join a healthcare team dedicated to improving lives, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, and repairs physical plant systems, buildings, and equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation in support of patient care and facility services.
• Performs general and skilled maintenance throughout the facility, including complex electrical and/or plumbing tasks based on current licensure.
• Repairs and maintains equipment across all building areas to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
• Maintains building systems, structures, and fixtures in a clean, usable, and visually appealing condition that enhances comfort for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of physical plant systems to support effective troubleshooting and repair.
• Operates and maintains fire safety and life safety systems to ensure full compliance with safety regulations and organizational standards.
• Conducts routine testing of fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and other safety devices; participates in and leads fire drills.
• Prioritizes and completes maintenance requests and work orders in a timely manner to meet customer and operational needs.
• Prepares and processes appropriate documentation for all maintenance and repair work, including work orders, records, and service logs.
• Plans, purchases, and tracks materials required for completing assigned tasks; issues purchase order numbers and ensures proper documentation (e.g., packing slips, receipts).
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace within engineering areas and ensures proper storage of tools and equipment.
• Moves furniture and equipment as needed to support facility needs.
• Establishes clear, courteous, and timely communication with customers, co-workers, and supervisors to support collaboration and service excellence.
• Reports any unsafe conditions promptly to supervisors and contributes to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Participates in educational programs, in-service training, and ongoing development to stay current with best practices and code compliance.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Additional education as required by license(s) held.

Experience:

• Minimum four years work experience at journeyman level with comparable equipment and systems or completion of apprenticeship program.
• Additional experience as required by license(s) held.
• Hospital engineering experience preferred.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.