Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance EngineerThe Maintenance Engineer is responsible for maintaining the hospital's buildings, equipment, grounds, and facility systems to ensure safe, clean, functional, and reliable environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The position performs routine and preventative maintenance, basic repairs, inspections, and emergency response activities involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, mechanical systems, and general facility upkeep under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Director.Essential Job Functions:Performs routine and preventative maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep of hospital buildings, facilities, equipment, and groundsPerforms basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, drywall, mechanical, HVAC, and general building repairs within the employee's training, competency, and applicable regulationsInspects hospital facilities and equipment regularly to identify safety hazards, maintenance needs, and potential equipment failuresMaintains and repairs doors, locks, fixtures, furniture, ceilings, walls, flooring, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and other facility componentsResponds promptly to maintenance requests, equipment failures, utility interruptions, leaks, environmental concerns, and other facility emergencies, including after-hours situations when assignedPerforms preventive maintenance according to established schedules and documents inspections, repairs, work orders, and corrective actionsMaintains safe and sanitary conditions throughout the hospital, including patient care areas, administrative areas, storage areas, mechanical spaces, and exterior groundsSupports hospital emergency preparedness activities and responds appropriately to facility-related emergencies, including power outages, severe weather, water leaks, fire alarms, and other emergency situationsAssists with generator and emergency power system inspections and routine checks, as assigned and within the employee's level of training and authorizationMaintains hospital grounds, parking areas, sidewalks, entrances, and exterior areas such as minor landscaping, debris removal, and seasonal maintenance as neededAssists with snow/ice or severe weather-related facility needs when applicable and performs storm preparation and cleanup associated with weather eventsUse hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, maintenance equipment, and other equipment safely and appropriatelyMaintains an adequate inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and commonly used repair parts and communicates supply needs to the appropriate supervisorCoordinates with contractors, vendors, utility providers, and other outside service personnel as directed and assists with access to hospital facilitiesMaintains required records, logs, inspection documentation, work orders, and maintenance reports in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirementsFollows hospital infection prevention, environmental, and workplace-safety policies and proceduresUses appropriate personal protective equipment and follows established procedures when working in patient-care areas or around hazardous materials, chemicals, bodily fluids, infectious materials, or other occupational hazardsProtects patient privacy and maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital policy and applicable lawsCommunicates effectively with applicable hospital personnel including administration and departmental directors regarding maintenance issues that may affect patient care or hospital operationsMaintains a professional and courteous manner when interacting with patients, visitors, employees, vendors, and the publicPerforms all other duties as assignedQualifications:Education and Training: Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education. Must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license.Work Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of general maintenance, facilities, construction, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or related experience preferred. Healthcare or hospital maintenance experience is preferred but not required.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Working knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, mechanical, and general building maintenanceAbility to safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipmentAbility to read and follow instructions, maintenance schedules, work orders, and safety procedures, and equipment manualsAbility to identify maintenance and safety issues and determine when specialized assistance is requiredAbility to prioritize work based on patient safety, facility operations, and urgencyAbility to work independently with limited supervision and exercise sound judgementEffective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, visitors, employees, vendors, and contractorsAbility to maintain accurate maintenance records and documentationAbility to respond appropriately to emergencies, including utility failures, severe weather, water leaks, and other facility-related emergenciesPhysical Requirements:Frequently moves around the hospital and facility grounds to inspect, access, and maintain equipment, systems, work areas, and other assigned locationsFrequently changes body position such as bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching as necessary to access equipment, fixtures, utilities, and other areas while performing maintenance and repair tasksRegularly climbs and descends stairs, ladders, and other approved access equipment as required to perform maintenance tasksRegularly moves, lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls tools, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary to perform maintenance tasksMay be required to work in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, noise, dust, and outdoor weather conditionsMay be required to respond to urgent facility or maintenance situations, including utility interruptions, leaks, severe weather, and other emergenciesVisual, hearing, and communication abilities sufficient to safely perform essential job functions, recognize hazards, operate equipment, and communicate with patients, visitors, and staffOSHA Exposure Category: A. Have occasional exposure to blood borne pathogens. Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.