Engineering Technician

Facility Engineering Technician

Bring your hands-on technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and commitment to safe, reliable facility operations to AdventHealth Ottawa. As an Engineering Technician, you will help maintain the systems, equipment, and environments that support exceptional care for patients, families, and team members.

Location: Ottawa, Kansas

Schedule/Shift: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday

Hours: 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

What You'll Do

As a Facility Engineering Technician, you will provide maintenance support throughout AdventHealth Ottawa across plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and facility improvement functions. Including:

• Replace and repair typical patient room equipment, including light bulbs, televisions, thermostats, telephones, curtain tracks, doors, door closers, corner guards, wall base, floor coverings, and ceiling tiles.
• Unplug drains and repair faucets and flush valves.
• Respond to electrical, HVAC, and plumbing failures.
• Repair medical gas outlets, carts, IV stands, and appliances used by patients.
• Assist with signage installation and the installation of other wall-hung items.
• Route work orders to the appropriate craft or shop for follow-up and completion.
• Check the DIN book at each nurse's station, make necessary repairs, or report concerns to Facilities Management.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings to complete assigned work.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance as directed while consistently meeting preventive maintenance schedules.
• Maintain current and accurate work order documentation within 24 hours of completing work.
• Maintain working knowledge of main panels and shutoffs for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Monitor building conditions and communicate maintenance needs to Facilities Management.
• Ensure quality workmanship while maintaining no more than two callbacks on the same job per month.
• Communicate work progress with the manager and team.
• Assist in maintaining the team work schedule and cover shifts or specific assignments as required by medical center needs.
• Maintain all safety standards and comply with applicable healthcare, federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Facility Engineers have knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain facility equipment and systems.
• Ability to prioritize work orders and respond to changing medical center needs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Facilities Management and other departments.
• Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent graduation required, or five or more years of relevant experience.

Work Experience

• General maintenance experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver's license required.

Grow With Us

At AdventHealth Ottawa, Engineering Technicians have opportunities to expand their knowledge across facility systems, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and healthcare operations while working alongside experienced facilities professionals.

Why AdventHealth?

If you are energized by understanding how things work, solving problems, and keeping complex systems operating safely, the Engineering Technician role at AdventHealth Ottawa may be an excellent fit for you.

You will work in an environment where your mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and facility maintenance skills have a direct impact on patient care. Every completed repair, documented work order, preventive maintenance task, and identified building concern helps support our mission of extending the healing ministry of Christ.

At AdventHealth Ottawa, your technical expertise matters because the work you do helps create a safer, more reliable environment for patients, visitors, and team members.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are a dependable, hands-on professional who enjoys troubleshooting, maintaining equipment, and supporting healthcare operations, we invite you to apply for the Engineering Technician position at AdventHealth Ottawa.

Apply Today

Apply today to join AdventHealth Ottawa as an Engineering Technician and help maintain the systems and environments that support whole-person care.

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Pay Range:

$18.57 - $29.72

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.