Maintenance Engineer I

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City is seeking a junior facilities/maintenance technician to perform routine maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, and carry out repairs to maintain safe patient care environments. Under supervision, you will enter data into CMMS, assist with design changes, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Lifting up to 100 pounds and after-hours on-call may be required.

Qualifications

• 18 months hands-on maintenance/repair experience in HVACR, plumbing, electrical systems, or related areas.
• Valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operates, repairs, overhauls, services, and maintains equipment in health care environments.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance on equipment per manufacturers' recommendations or code.
• Enters data into the CMMS system.
• Maintains equipment rooms and AHU filter changes.
• Keeps maintenance records and repair logs up to date.
• Completes fire extinguisher inspections and after-hours on-call rotation.
• Assists in mechanical/electrical alterations to improve efficiency and life of equipment.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Computer literacy

On-call readiness

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Following directions

English proficiency

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is the junior level position and is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance, analyzing mechanical and electrical problems, and making adjustments, repairs, and replacements to ensure the continuous and safe functioning of all assigned equipment in the health care physical environment. This position functions under the guidance of a Maintenance Engineer II or above. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Operates, repairs, overhauls, services, and maintains equipment in all areas of the health care physical environment.
• Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance work on equipment based on manufacturers recommendations or required by code.
• Enters data into the established CMMS.
• Maintains clean equipment rooms and other areas to include AHU filter change out.
• Maintains equipment performance and repair records.
• Completes fire extinguisher inspection.
• Completes required after-hours on-call rotation.
• May assist in designing and implementing mechanical or electrical alterations to new and existing equipment in order to improve efficiency, performance, and extend the life of equipment.
• May assist in ensuring that all equipment and maintenance standards meet all regulatory compliance requirements mandated by local, state and federal agencies.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer functions.
• Ability to read blue prints.
• Ability to participate in after hours on-call rotation.
• Demonstrated, strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, or in a group.
• Ability to follow specific directions.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Qualifications

Required

• Eighteen (18) months of hands-on maintenance and repair experience in one (1) or more of the following areas: pipefitting, HVACR, steam-operated systems used for humidification and sterilization, pneumatic and electronic building control systems (BAC), plumbing systems, commercial or industrial laundry equipment, sterilizing equipment, gas or diesel engines and generators, kitchen and cafeteria equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, carpentry, troubleshooting, concrete laying, or welding and fabrication.
• Depending upon department of hire, a valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• This position involves very physical work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects. The position may involve moving heavy equipment and/or supplies. This position involves a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affluent Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 85348
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Mon.-Fri., 7:00am - 3:30pm
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH CST 16F FM MECH/HVAC-R
Category Facilities/Trades/Materials
Workplace Set Up On-site