Maintenance Engineer II

UtahPresents; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a mid-level Maintenance Engineer to ensure continuous, safe operation of healthcare facilities. You will perform routine maintenance, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical tasks under supervision, and support life-safety systems.

Responsibilities include testing emergency generators, fire barriers, and fire sprinkler systems, plus after-hours on-call coverage. Strong reading of blueprints and good teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of hands-on, building-related maintenance experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or related systems.
• Certifications or licenses in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or other trades are preferred.
• Valid Utah driver’s license may be required depending on department.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance to ensure safe operation of healthcare facilities.
• Carry out carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical tasks as needed.
• Test and maintain fire safety systems, alarms, and emergency power equipment.
• Read blueprints and operate in high-trajectory environments with safety in mind.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotations and work independently or with a team.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

HVAC systems

Electrical repair

Plumbing repair

Fire safety systems

Blueprint reading

On-call rotation

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

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 mid-level position and is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance, analyzing repair of mechanical and electrical problems, making adjustments, and other corrective actions to ensure the continuous and safe functioning of the healthcare physical environment. This position functions under the guidance of a Maintenance Engineer III or above and maintains both patient and non-patient equipment.This position is not responsible for providing direct patient care.

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

• Performs all of the duties of a Maintenance Engineer I.
• Performs carpentry work including, but not limited to, lock set repair, wall damage repair-patch and paint, repair of window systems, and door system adjustments.
• Performs mechanical work including, but not limited to, equipment readings, pneumatic tube repair/cleaning, testing of emergency generators, and emergency lights/batteries.
• Performs minor non-licensed electrical repair of outlets, switches, door magnets, lights, ballasts.
• Performs minor plumbing repair of faucets and shower valves.
• Tests sealing penetrations of fire walls & smoke compartments.
• Tests fire sprinkler/riser system and shutoff procedure.
• Completes repair of fans, mixing boxes, dampers, cooling tower, air handlers, VAV boxes, belt change outs, coil cleaning, compressors, and vacuum pumps.
• Completes required after-hours on-call rotation.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of hot water systems, boiler theory and function, and chiller system theory.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Fire Barrier theory and NFPA requirements for sealing penetrations, fire alarm systems theory and testing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical gasses control and isolation valve theory.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CMS function and theory for life safety.
• 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

• Three (3) years of hands-on, building related 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, or welding and fabrication.
• At least one (1) of the accepted certifications or licensures that fall under any of the following categories: Professional trade license (plumbing, electrical, etc.), Professional trade certifications (HVAC, contractor, MedGas, OSHA, building operator, firestopping, emergency power, ASHE Certified Health Care Physical Environment Worker, etc.), or another potentially applicable certification or license, as pre-approved by F&E leadership.
• Depending upon department of hire, a valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.

Preferred

• Healthcare related maintenance and repair experience.

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

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 Aff

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/
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The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service