Maintenance Engineer

Allina Health

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 62,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, etc

Tuition Reimbursement or CME

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to keep our facilities safe and operational in a 24/7 environment. You will work with the Facilities team to perform maintenance, repairs, and preventive tasks across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

The role requires 2–5 years of maintenance experience (hospital experience preferred), an active Operating/Engineer license or the ability to obtain one within the required timeline.

Qualifications

2–5 years of maintenance experience; hospital experience preferred for hospital roles.
Licensed Operating/Engineer required at time of hire; ability to obtain license per department timeline.

Responsibilities

Maintain building structures, systems, and equipment to prevent downtime.
Service and repair refrigeration and HVAC systems.
Install and repair piping, fixtures, and electrical components as needed.
Perform daily rounds and document inspections, tests, and repairs.
Order materials and parts as required; assist with life-safety equipment emergencies.

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC systems

Electrical repairs

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Engineering Training

Job description

Location Address

303 Catlin StBuffalo, MN 55313-1947

Date Posted

October 26, 2026

Department

16008070 Facilities NE Labor - Buffalo Maint

Shift

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week

Union Contract

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation

Every 3rd

Job Summary

Maintain our highly rated facilities as a Maintenance Engineer with your robust skill set in a 24/7/365 environment. Feel supported by the work you do with our committed Facilities Team to drive excellence in patient care.

Key Position Details

1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
8-hour day/evening/night shift
Every 3rd weekend rotation
1B Operating License highly preferred

Meet our Care Team members: Facilities

Job Description

To maintain a safe and effective environment through maintenance, repair and operation of all mechanical, pneumatic and ventilating equipment. Prevent unscheduled downtime of equipment.
Principle Responsibilities

Provides maintenance and repairs to building structures, building systems, and equipment contained therein.
- Service, repair, and maintain refrigeration and HVAC system.
- Service, repair and install piping, fixtures, fittings and associated hardware for compressed gasses, vacuum, steam, potable and non-potable plumbing systems.
- Do electrical replacements, repairs and maintenance of electrical equipment.
- Report hazards and/or potential work hazards in our facilities in order to prevent injury to self, peers, patients, and visitors.
- Maintain record of all inspections, testing and repairs to comply with regulatory and insurance agency requirements.
- May perform emergency repairs on critical life safety and none-life safety equipment which could include patient beds, surgical gurneys, utilities disruption, nurse call, TVs and electronics.
- May perform daily rounds in designated areas to assure facility is in good, safe working condition.
- May need to order materials, supplies and parts.
Operate heating plant boilers when properly licensed.
- Takes charge of the heating plant and makes adjustments to building systems.
Preventative and Corrective Maintenance.
- May perform interior preventative maintenance which could include panting, electrical, plumbing, light carpentry and HVAC related needs.
- May perform exterior preventative maintenance which could include roof checks, grounds checks and snow removal.
- Preventative Maintenance helps prevent possible downtime
- May include inspecting, cleaning and changing air filters, including electronic filters.
May provide waste handling and disposal.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies
2 to 5 years of maintenance experience (hospital experience preferred for roles that work in our hospitals)

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Vocational or Technical Training in Engineering
2 to 5 years job specific competency preferred, which may include a variation of skills in refrigeration cycle, electrical knowledge, welding, HVAC, pneumatic controls, digital controls, fire system, mechanical controls & theory

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Operating/Engineer required at time of hire; if working at Abbott, must be able to obtain within 90 days of hire
Licensed Operating/Engineer may be required at time of hire or upon a required timeline established by the department (i.e. AHFSS will require a Special License at a reasonable timeline based on hire date and MNDOLI testing availability - timeline to be established upon hire) for Clinic Based positions
Wisconsin does not require a state-level license for boiler operators
Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment

Physical Demands

Heavy Work:
Lifting weight up to 100 lbs. occasionally, up to 50 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $32.92 to $45.12 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

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