Maintenance Engineer

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC); Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 41,080 - 57,308; Full time

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) in Sitka is seeking skilled maintenance staff responsible for installing and maintaining plumbing systems. The role includes performing preventive maintenance and managing facility-related tasks to ensure operational efficiency.

Candidates should have six or more years of experience, preferably with a Vocational School Degree or Military training. The position requires valid driver's license, adherence to safety training, and a commitment to maintaining best practices in facility management.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of experience, including a Vocational School Degree or Military training.
• Ability to read codes, standards, regulations, and make basic math calculations.
• Experience in other trades such as welding, HVAC, and electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems and equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment such as boilers and pumps.
• Maintains records of all inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs performed.

Skills

Troubleshooting and repair of healthcare mechanical systems

Mechanical system design and installation

HVAC fundamentals and mechanical heating systems

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office Products

Job description

Pay Range

$29.82 - $41.60

About the Organization

SEARHC is a non‑profit health consortium that serves the residents of Southeast Alaska. The facility requires skilled maintenance staff who support the organization’s mission by ensuring that all facilities and systems remain operational.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, fabricates, maintains, and repairs standard plumbing systems and equipment concerned with water, gas, oil, sewage, fire control, steam, and refrigeration. Moves and installs water heaters and plumbing fixtures.
• Inspects, tests, and otherwise performs preventive maintenance on equipment and systems such as boilers, air handling equipment, compressors, pumps, chillers, and motors. Maintains, inspects, diagnoses, and makes emergency repairs while complying with applicable building codes.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, maps, schematic wiring diagrams, and specifications. Prepares estimates for room remodels that include a rough sketch of the work to be completed.
• Performs urgent corrective and routine repairs of the electrical, mechanical, heating, cooling, plumbing, and refrigeration systems.
• Maintains parking lots and entrances, including snow plowing, applying non‑slip materials during icy conditions, landscaping, removal of litter and organic material (weeds), lawn care, sign maintenance, and stripe painting as needed.
• Maintains records of all inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs performed on any equipment or system.
• Maintains, inspects, and documents all sprinkler systems throughout SEARHC facilities.
• Purchases parts, supplies and equipment needed for normal routine day‑to‑day maintenance in a cost‑effective manner.
• Operates generators to maintain electrical power in case of power failure.
• Operates, monitors, repairs, and maintains boilers; operates fuel and water supply systems. Maintains heating plant log; ensures proper distribution of heat to all systems. Checks all boiler parts for wear; performs adjustments and minor repairs; makes recommendations and arrangements for major repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• High School diploma or GED – preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and remaining insurable under the SEARHC automobile insurance policy – required.
• Complete Life Safety 101 course within 90 days of hire.
• Complete Lockout Tagout online course within 90 days of hire.
• Complete the eye wash weekly testing competency within 90 days.
• Safety‑10‑hour OSHA Competency completed within 90 days.

Experience

• Six or more years of experience including a Vocational School Degree, Military training, Facility Maintenance, or Internal Maintenance Mechanics III that have completed competencies.
• Ability to read codes, standards, regulations, construction and mechanical drawings, OEM manuals, specifications, and make basic math calculations.
• Experience in other trades such as welding, HVAC, and electrical troubleshooting – preferred.
• Backflow preventor inspection license – preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, techniques, materials, tools, equipment, layouts, and set‑ups used in plumbing and pipe fitting.
• Knowledge of fire suppression systems and boiler systems.
• Working knowledge of all pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Experience with computerized Direct Digital Controls (DDC) of facility heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment.
• Ability to perform repairs and installations on drywall, cabinets, countertops, woodworking, etc.

Skills

• Troubleshooting and repair of healthcare mechanical systems.
• Mechanical system design and installation.
• Verbal and written communication that includes emailing or texting.
• HVAC fundamentals and mechanical heating systems.

Ability To

• Perform all essential duties related to the position’s responsibility with limited direction and oversight.
• Use and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles used during routine performance of duties.
• Maintain professional growth and development through in‑service training, seminars, and workshops.
• Operate and maintain small engines, landscaping, chainsaws, snowblowers, and hydraulic equipment.
• Walk extensively on uneven terrain or slippery surfaces, work while bending, stooping, or reaching, and lift 50 lbs.
• Safely work on equipment in unstable conditions, climb in and out of dump trucks, bob cats, loaders, forklifts, and pick‑up trucks.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Travel Required

• Must be able to travel as needed.

Safety And Risk Management Responsibilities

• Employees are responsible for complying with safe work rules; reporting all accidents and injuries immediately; cooperating in all accident and injury investigations; reporting defective equipment and unsafe conditions.

Physical Demands

• Special effort requirements: Ability to walk extensively on uneven terrain or slippery surfaces, work while bending, stooping, or reaching. Lift up to 50 lbs and safely work on equipment in unstable conditions.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required Certifications

Driver License – State of Alaska; Eye Wash Competency – SEARHC; Life Safety 101 – National Fire Protection Association; Lockout Tagout – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); Safety‑10 hour Competency – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).