MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - PLANT OPERATIONS

About the position

The position is for an engineer with a focus on hospital and facility maintenance. The role requires hands-on experience in general maintenance and repair, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. The engineer will be responsible for operating and maintaining various equipment in accordance with safety regulations and hospital operating procedures. The job involves a mix of physical demands and technical skills, ensuring the proper functioning of essential systems within the hospital and its outlying buildings.

Responsibilities

• Work shift as directed.
• Maintain logs and records for shift operation.
• Report any deviations from standards to Supervisor.
• Operate boilers, air conditioning equipment, and other allied equipment in plant and main hospital building in accordance with safety regulations and hospital operating procedures.
• Perform maintenance to equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and systems in plant and main hospital and all outlying buildings as required by planned maintenance work orders or as directed.
• Perform repairs to equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and systems in plant and main hospital and all out buildings as required and or directed.
• Lubricate equipment and machinery as required by P.M. program.
• Conduct daily inspections and equipment rounds on emergency generator, boilers, chillers, and other essential equipment as directed.
• Responsible for housekeeping of the plant building including repairs to pipe covering and maintenance, painting of equipment, machinery and piping, cleaning of mechanical rooms etc.
• Assist in training new employees in the function and operation of the various systems in the plant and hospital.
• Participate in educational and training programs, keep self-informed of new rules, regulations and changes in methods and techniques and also make recommendations for improvements and efficiency of operations of equipment.
• Perform additional duties as required, when necessary and as directed by the Supervisor.
• Maintain and help clean shop area and tools.
• Follow North Oaks Health System's Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
• Drive North Oaks Health System's vehicles, maintaining a current State Driver's License and a good driving record.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Engineer with hospital and/or facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience in general maintenance and repair, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Must be 21 years of age or older to drive North Oaks Health System's vehicles.