Maintenance Engineer III

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a senior maintenance professional responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the assigned building. The role includes maintaining mechanical and electrical systems, mentoring staff, and participating in after-hours on-call rotations to ensure continuous, reliable health care environments.

This position emphasizes adherence to NFPA 101 life safety and DNV NIAHO standards, with a strong focus on teamwork and independent problem solving in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of hands-on, building related maintenance and repair experience in areas such as HVACR, piping, electrical systems, and related equipment.
• At least three applicable certifications or licensures pre-approved by FM leadership.
• Possible requirement for a valid Utah Driver’s License depending on department of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of Maintenance Engineer I and II.
• Procure parts and equipment needed for duties.
• Use CMMS system to create assets, procedures, and compliance reports.
• Mentor general maintenance workers and engineers.
• Complete required after-hours on-call rotation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

English proficiency

On-call readiness

Tools

CMMS

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 a senior level position responsible for the safe and efficient operations of the assigned building as well as performing routine and preventative maintenance, analyzing and repairing 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 team lead or above. The 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

• Perform all duties of a Maintenance Engineer I and II.
• Procure necessary parts and equipment in support of assigned duties.
• Perform all necessary functions in the established CMMS system, including developing new assets, procedures, work orders and compliance reporting.
• Mentor general maintenance workers and maintenance engineers.
• Complete required after-hours on-call rotation.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Verifiable understanding of NFPA 101 life safety code based on competency testing.
• Verifiable understanding of DNV NIAHO standards.
• 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 gas control and isolation valve theory.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CMS function.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer functions.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Six (6) years of hands‑on, building related maintenance and repair experience in one 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, welding and fabrication.
• At least three of the accepting certifications or licensures in categories such as professional trade license, professional trade certifications, or other applicable certifications as pre-approved by FM leadership.
• Depending upon department of hire, a valid State of Utah Driver’s License may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• 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, colour determination, crawling, far vision, lifting, listening, manual dexterity, pulling and/or pushing, reaching, sitting, speaking, standing, stooping and crouching, walking.