Maintenance Engineer

Allina Health; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Allina Health in Fridley, MN seeks a Facilities Engineer to maintain and repair building systems in a 24/7/365 environment. You will service HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety equipment, perform rounds, document inspections, and order parts as needed.

The role requires 2–5 years in hospital maintenance, a high school diploma or technical training, and boiler licenses as required. Join a dedicated Facilities Team supporting patient care.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• High school diploma or technical training in engineering.
• Licenses/certifications in boiler operation and driver’s license as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides maintenance and repairs to building structures, systems, and equipment.
• Service, repair, and maintain refrigeration and HVAC system.
• Repair piping, fixtures and plumbing for gas, vacuum, steam and potable/non-potable systems.
• Perform electrical replacements, repairs and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain records of inspections and repairs to comply with regulatory requirements.
• May perform emergency repairs on life-safety equipment and critical systems.
• May perform daily rounds to ensure facility is safe and functional.
• May order materials, supplies and parts.
• Operate heating plant boilers when properly licensed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Repair and diagnostics

Education

High school diploma

Technical Training in Engineering

Minnesota Special Class Engineer Boiler License (required at hire)

2nd Class B License within 15 months

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Refrigeration systems

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic control systems

Job description

Maintain our highly rated facilities as a Facilities 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.
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 setting preferred)
  

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Vocational or Technical Training in Engineering
• 2 to 5 years of experience in refrigeration cycle, electrical knowledge, welding, HVAC, pneumatic control experience and fire system
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Minnesota locations, Special Class Engineer Boiler License is required at time of hire; if working at Abbott, must be able to obtain within 90 days of hire
• United, Mercy, or Unity campus, 2nd Class B License must be obtained within 15 months of employment
• 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
• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift
• Occasional weekends
  

Meet our Care Team members: Facilities

Pay Range

Flat Rate: $44.29 per hour

• This position is paid on a standard non-negotiable hourly rate. Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
  

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.

Benefits Include

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
• Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.