Maintenance Engineer

Begell House Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure safe, reliable operation of our healthcare facilities. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems to support patient care.

You will troubleshoot equipment issues, respond to service calls, and maintain documentation within a CMMS, while collaborating with clinical and support teams to plan improvements that boost comfort, efficiency, and compliance across the campus.

Qualifications

• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems in healthcare or similar environments.
• Ability to read schematics/blueprints and use diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with safety, Joint Commission and OSHA standards in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Respond to maintenance requests and urgent service calls to minimize downtime in patient care areas.
• Troubleshoot and repair facility equipment using manuals and diagnostic tools.
• Operate and monitor building automation, emergency power, and life safety systems for reliability.
• Document work in the CMMS, including parts used, labor time, and history.

Skills

Preventive maintenance on HVAC

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Building automation

CMMS documentation

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration with clinical staff

Inspections readiness

Energy efficiency improvements

Education

CMRT Certification

EPA 608 Certification

OSHA 10/30 Certification

Boiler Operator License

HVAC/R Certification

Tools

CMMS

Technical schematics

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure safe, reliable operation of our healthcare facilities. In this role, you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems to support patient care. You will troubleshoot equipment issues, respond to service calls, and maintain documentation within a CMMS. The Maintenance Engineer collaborates closely with clinical and support teams, follows all safety and regulatory standards, and helps plan improvements that enhance comfort, efficiency, and compliance across the campus.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Respond to maintenance requests and urgent service calls to minimize downtime in patient care areas.
• Troubleshoot and repair facility equipment using technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
• Operate and monitor building automation, emergency power, and life safety systems for reliability and compliance.
• Document work in the CMMS, including parts used, labor time, and maintenance history.
• Ensure all activities meet regulatory, safety, and infection-prevention standards in a healthcare environment.
• Collaborate with clinical and support staff to schedule work with minimal disruption to patients.
• Assist with facility inspections, testing, and readiness for regulatory surveys.
• Support minor construction, renovation, and equipment installation projects as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, system reliability, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Preventive maintenance
• HVAC systems
• Plumbing systems
• Electrical systems troubleshooting
• Building automation systems
• Safety and regulatory compliance (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA)
• Reading technical schematics and blueprints
• CMMS work order systems
• Basic carpentry and repairs
• Emergency systems (generators, fire/life safety)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)
• EPA Section 608 Certification
• OSHA 10/30 Certification
• Boiler Operator License (where applicable)
• HVAC/R certification (preferred)