Maintenance Engineer I (Full Time)

Benefis Health System; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Benefis Health System is a not-for-profit community health system serving 230,000 residents across a vast region, committed to delivering exceptional care and employee satisfaction.

We are seeking a facilities maintenance technician to assist in keeping hospital building systems, equipment, and safety features in good repair. The role emphasizes routine operation, inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and accurate CMMS documentation while collaborating with a healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year building systems knowledge in a hospital or commercial facility.
• Third Class Boilers License or obtain within one year of hire.
• Certified in Forklift and Bobcat within six months of hire.
• Certified in LOTO and PPE within six months of hire.
• Montana DEQ Underground Storage Tank Class C Operator within six months of hire.
• Experience with basic operation, inspection, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of building systems.
• Ability to use CMMS, radio, email, PDA, and communication tools to manage assignments and document work.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing duties required to keep the hospital structure and equipment in good repair.
• Supports routine operation, inspection, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of building systems.
• Communicates effectively with team members to support safe and reliable hospital operations.
• Will perform all job duties or tasks as assigned and follow regulations and policies.

Skills

Under pressure decision making

Team communication

Work under deadlines

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Third Class Boilers License

Forklift and Bobcat certification

LOTO and PPE certification

DEQ Underground Storage Tank Class C Operator

Building systems experience in hospital/commercial facility

Tools

CMMS

Radio

Email

PDA

Job description

Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the‑art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!

Assists in performing duties required to keep the physical structure, building systems, and associated equipment of the hospital in good repair. Supports routine operation, inspection, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, medical gas, fire/life safety, patient care equipment, security hardware, and related systems. Maintains accurate CMMS documentation and communicates effectively with team members to support safe and reliable hospital operations.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health system organization policies and procedures.

Education/License/Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year of building systems knowledge in a hospital or commercial facility environment.
• Third (3rd) Class Boilers License or obtain one within one (1) year of hire or transfer.
• Certified in Forklift and Bobcat required within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
• Certified in LOTO and required PPE required within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
• Montana DEQ Underground Storage Tank Class C Operator required within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
• Experience with basic operation, inspection, troubleshooting, and/or preventive maintenance of building systems, which may include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, medical gas, fire/life safety, and related equipment.
• Ability to use CMMS, radio, email, PDA, and communication tools to manage assignments and document work.

Exemption Wage

Non-Exempt

Starting Wage

$22.77/hourly

Actual offered wage is based on applicable experience

Benefis Health System is a not-for-profit community health system serving 230,000 residents across a vast region, committed to delivering exceptional care and employee satisfaction.