Maintenance Engineer

Fairview Health Services; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure the operation and maintenance of crucial building systems, including HVAC and life safety equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and hold a State of Minnesota Special Engineer License. This role is essential for maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff and involves a range of responsibilities from equipment repair to emergency response.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

PTO and Sick and Safe Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in operation and maintenance in commercial, industrial, or institutional environments.
• State of Minnesota Special Engineer License required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on various facility systems.
• Respond to emergencies and triage calls for immediate action.

Skills

Computer competence

Education

Graduate of an accredited trade school in refrigeration, electricity, building maintenance or another appropriate course

Job description

Job Overview

The Maintenance Engineer operates and maintains the heating, cooling and life safety equipment and fixtures within the facility using acceptable work practices and following hospital and departmental guidelines to maintain a safe, comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Job Expectations:

· Responsible for repairing and maintaining equipment and systems within assigned locations in a safe, efficient manner.

· Repairs and maintains various pieces of mechanical and electrical equipment following accepted practices and procedures. These systems include plumbing, controls, HVAC refrigeration and electrical/emergency power.

· Operate and maintain steam and hot water heating boilers, including adequate chemical control, seasonal maintenance, and safety.

· Repairs and maintains patient care equipment to provide a safe environment for patients and comply with the standards of the various regulatory agencies

· Repairs, maintains, adjusts, and calibrates miscellaneous portable equipment brought to the shop for repair, including but not limited to wheelchairs, carts, equipment, furniture etc.

· Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and technical manuals to trouble-shoot and isolate problems

· Gains a thorough working knowledge of the major systems within the assigned locations, and can operate them safely and efficiently and troubleshoot problems so they can be resolved with a minimum of down time and distribution of service

· Performs periodic preventive maintenance on fans, motors, belts, HVAC systems, steam, water, sewer, air and vacuum, fire suppression, oxygen, and other medical gases.

· Completes and turns in required documentation i.e. service requests, work logs, check lists and other documentation.

· Performs all duties in a safe, efficient manner.

· Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

· Rotate call for facility emergencies. Triage calls to determine necessity for immediate action. Respond to site and resolve.

· Respond to emergency, security, and disaster situations in compliance with policies and procedures.

· Understand and follow safety procedures specifically related to job duties (i.e. blood-borne pathogens, OSHA, Eye protection).

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

· Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

o Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.

o Communicates in a respective manner.

o Ensures a safe, secure environment.

o Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.

o Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.

o Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

· Fulfills all organizational requirements.

o Completes all required learning relevant to the role.

o Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures, and standards.

· Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications to Fulfill Job Responsibilities:

Credentials: Designate licensure, registration and/or certification requirements. Required credentials should be listed first. If the position has more than one acceptable credential clearly explain this in the comments section.

Required

Experience

· 5 years’ experience in operation and maintenance in commercial, industrial, or institutional environment.

· Computer competence

License/Certification/Registration

· Ridges Hospital: State of Minnesota Special Engineer License

Preferred

Education

· Graduate of an accredited trade school in refrigeration, electricity, building maintenance or another appropriate course

License/Certification/Registration

· Ridges: State of Minnesota 2nd Class C Engineer License (2C) or higher

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www..fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status