Facilities Maintenance/Operations Engineer (Days)

Facilities Maintenance/Operations Engineer (Days)

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

Department: Facilities Management

FTE: 1.0 (80 hours per pay period)

Workdays: Weekdays, Every Other Weekend

Shift(s): Days (7:00am - 3:00pm)

Shift Length: 8 hours

Location: In-Person

Purpose of this position: Under minimal direction, an employee in this job class performs work of moderate difficulty in the operations and maintenance on a wide range of complex MEP - Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing equipment with an emphasis on HVAC/R - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration. The job class will also perform a wide variety of other moderately difficult operational tasks including; building and structural, welding and fabrication, and general maintenance work tasks as required.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain campus MEP - Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems - emphasis on HVAC/R systems including: heating systems and circulating pumps; cooling systems and circulating pumps; chiller plant and cooling tower; compressors; emergency electrical power generators; energy management system - pneumatic and direct digital controls; ventilation systems; isolation and exhaust systems; refrigeration equipment; steam PRV stations; and all other related physical plant equipment
• Operate and maintain PEVCO pneumatic tube transportation system
• Operate and maintain medical and industrial gases systems: medical air, medical vacuum, oxygen, nitrous oxide, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and welding gases
• First responder duties for urgent customer requests, life safety, fire, and physical plant system alarm conditions
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance repairs as assigned by Management
• Manage heavy equipment and supplies
• Read HVAC/Refrigeration control schematics and mechanical blueprints
• Perform tasks on portable ladders at varying heights and navigate congested mechanical environments
• Prepare investigative reports as required for indoor air quality problems
• Maintain spare part inventory, tool inventory, and shop supplies

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of technical college program in Building/Plant Utilities and Maintenance or HVAC/R Service
• Three years of skilled mechanical and facilities maintenance experience or one year of the above experience Able to work rotating shifts and some holidays

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Must be skilled and experienced in mechanical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operation and repairs.
• Technical college program should include coursework in these areas
• Must be skilled and experienced in HVAC energy management systems pneumatic and direct digital controls, and the operation, maintenance, and repair of energy management systems
• Skilled and experienced in pneumatic tube transportation systems is desired
• Experience in working in an inpatient health care environment is desired
• Able to read and interpret pneumatic and electric schematics, building blue prints and technical manuals
• Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships in an organized labor large crew environment necessary
• Able to orally communicate effectively with customers and to complete written work orders

Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception.