STAFF ENGINEER - Full Time Varied Shift

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Prescription drug plans

401(k) with match

Stock plan discount

SoFi student loan refinance

Tuition savings

Career development

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, NV is seeking a Staff Engineer to maintain the hospital infrastructure and essential systems. This full-time role supports HVAC, electrical, plumbing and mechanical repairs, with a focus on reliability and safety across environment-controlled areas. The position participates in CQI activities and improvement initiatives.

We offer full benefits, varied shifts, and opportunities for career development within Universal Health Services and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Basic computer knowledge and arithmetic skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to solve problems using basic reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HVAC controls and related equipment.
• Perform repairs on electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Assist with routine maintenance and CQI activities.
• Support the engineering department with occasional special projects.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.

Website: https://www.nnmc.com

This Staff Engineer opportunity is Full Timeand offers full benefits and a convenient varied shift schedule. We are looking for a dynamic Staff Engineer that assists in the performance of duties necessary to keep the physical structure and associated equipment of hospital in good repair. Minor electrical work, mechanical repairs and other duties relating to maintenance are the primary duties. Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner to reflect the highest integrity of the Engineering Department.
• Assists in maintaining and repairing HVAC controls and associated equipment to maximize efficiency levels in all environmentally controlled areas.
• Performs urgent corrective, routine and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems as required.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); or three to six (3-6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.