Utility Engineer

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Utility Engineer you will be a mission-critical specialist ensuring the uninterrupted and efficient operation of our essential infrastructure that underpins the entire facility. You will be instrumental in maintaining the complex network of HVAC electrical and plumbing systems guaranteeing a safe comfortable and functional environment for all occupants and critical operations.

Every day you will meticulously operate monitor and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide array of utility systems including chillers boilers air handlers emergency generators and medical gas systems. You will expertly diagnose malfunctions troubleshoot intricate issues and execute timely repairs utilizing blueprints and technical schematics to restore full functionality.
To be successful in this role you will leverage your deep technical expertise advanced troubleshooting skills and meticulous attention to detail to proactively prevent system failures and rapidly resolve emergent issues under pressure. You will collaborate seamlessly with Facilities Management other engineers and departmental staff acting as a crucial technical resource and ensuring seamless integration of utility services.

• Operates a motor vehicle with care and safety and in accordance with traffic laws.
• Performs a wide variety of semiskilled tasks.
• Uses common hand tools and makes minor repairs.
• Understands and follows oral and written instructions.
• Deals tactfully and courteously with patients and employees.
• Climb stairs and ladders and work on ladders for an extended period of time.

Job Requirements

Required:

• High School Graduate General Studies and
• One (1) year of recent experience in work related to that of a hospital utility worker upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and
• One (1) year of recent experience in work related to that of a hospital utility worker upon hire
• None upon hire

Where Youll Work

Founded in 1950 Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City California. Serving over 50000 patients annually the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care stroke care and a birthing center. Additionally Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and recently was awarded the AMA/ASAs Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement recognizing the hospitals commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

Required Experience:

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