Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Posted: 15-Aug-25
Location: Bend, Oregon
Categories:
Internal Number: R1019519
Relief Differential - 15%
Swing Shift Differential - $2.50/hr
Night Shift Differential - $6.50/hr
Weekend Differential - $4.00/hr
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Maintenance Engineer II
REPORTS TO POSITION: Facilities Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
DATE LAST REVIEWED: July 24, 2019
OUR VISION: Creating Americas healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The facilities team provides a safe, comfortable healing environment for our patients, visitors and caregivers by keeping the facility in peak operational condition.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Facilities Maintenance Engineer is responsible to oversee, trouble shoot and perform skilled maintenance and repairs on the physical structure and associated equipment of the hospital. Keeps facilities in good repair and operational to provide for the safety and comfort of patients, visitors, and caregivers by keeping the facility in peak operational condition. This position does not directly manage any other caregiver.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Assists the supervisor in the completion of recognized tasks.
Keeps current with new technologies in our industry.
Provides for the safety and comfort of the occupants of the facility.
Maintains all equipment assigned to the department.
Assists and leads special projects, as needed.
Operates, trouble shoots and performs skilled repairs on the hospital's utility, energy, and life safety systems, which consist of water tube and fire tube boilers for steam and/or hot water generation, auxiliary machinery and steam systems, electric centrifugal chillers and chilled water distribution systems, the hospital's air handlers and fan systems, electrical systems, compressed air and medical gas/vacuum systems, emergency power generation and distribution systems, water and sewer systems, automated building management system, the fire alarm systems and all other facilities-related equipment and systems.
Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on all facilities-related equipment, systems, and infra-structure, to ensure maximum reliability and efficiency at all times. Equipment/systems includes but is not limited to medical gas systems, fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, HVAC equipment, DDC Controls, refrigeration, electrical distribution systems, pumps, pneumatic tube systems, boilers, chillers, utility and life safety systems.
Writes work orders and trouble calls in the plant operations computerized maintenance management system. Closes out all PM's, WO's, and TC's when jobs are completed.
Responds to fire alarms and code calls in accordance with established work instructions, performs security functions as needed. Assists with training of other hospital caregivers in security, life safety and utility procedures.
Excellent mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting skills
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, documents, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, schematic diagrams and building/safety codes.
Must be able to work in a team environment as well as alone at times. Must be a self-starter.
Assists with snow removal when adverse conditions dictate.
Performs chemical testing, analysis, and treatment on the hospital's boilers and steam systems, chilled water, tower water, condensate, and closed loop systems. Adjusts chemical usage and blowdowns.
Performs customer-initiated work requests such as assembling components, installing furniture, responding to hot/cold calls, installing new equipment, assisting with project-related work, repairing/installing molding and trim, assists with set-ups and removal of equipment, move office furniture.
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organizations corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Performs all work in accordance with The Joint Commission, NFPA, OSHA, and other authorities having jurisdiction. Maintains working knowledge of these requirements.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
EDUCATION:
Required: High school diploma or GED required (equivalent education and experience will be considered).
Certification from a recognized trade school or military training program required or,
Journeyman HVAC/R or Journeyman plumbing certification issued by State of Oregon required or,
LME, Journeyman or Supervisory electrical license issues by the State of Oregon required or,
Applicable trade level experience in a relevant industrial setting may be considered in lieu of licenses or certifications.
Preferred: N/A
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
Required: Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements. Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all St. Charles Health System worksites required.
Preferred: N/A
EXPERIENCE:
Required: 5 years in facilities and plant operations education and experience required (including 2 years experience operating boilers of 100 psi or above and chiller plants), or applicable trade level experience in a relevant industrial setting.
1 year electrical, electronic, plumbing, and/or refrigeration work experience required.
Journeyman level electrical, plumbing or HVAC/R license may be substituted for up to 4 years of required facilities/plant experience.
LME level electrical license may be substituted for up to 2 years of required facilities/plant experience
Preferred: 1 year of hospital maintenance experience is preferred.
Military Facilities/Engineering Plant-related training and experience preferred.
Experience with electronic DDC controls systems preferred.
Experience with power generation equipment, preferably emergency diesel gensets and emergency electrical feeders, preferred.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Continually (75% or more): Standing, walking, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing
Frequently (50%): Sitting, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing stairs, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 11-25 pounds.
Occasionally (25%): Climbing ladder/step stool, reaching overhead, Lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 25-50 pounds, Operation of Motor Vehicle, Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
Rarely (10%): Keyboard Operation
Never (0%): Whispered speech level
Exposure to Elemental Factors
Occasionally (25%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface
Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category
Risk for Exposure to BBP
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