Hospital Engineer in Victoria, British Columbia

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Hospital Engineer for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $30.22 – $45.32. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Provides in-house ability to maintain a large variety of plant equipment and health care systems

Details of Position:

• Repairs and maintains facilities, equipment, and utility systems in a manner that will optimize the provision of a code-compliant, safe, comfortable and healing environment for patients, visitors and staff.

• Responds to and resolves alarm or emergency situations involving utility systems, life safety systems, and general facility equipment, including all non-medical fixtures and appliances.

• Makes daily rounds in areas of responsibility for maintenance work and performs repairs according to department procedures.

• Coordinates and oversees outside vendor service to ensure all work is properly completed and meets hospital standards for repair and maintenance.

• Coordinates activities and documentation to accomplish goals of the department ensuring an efficient operating department.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

Education

• Required: One year of building/plant maintenance training by one or more of the following approaches: trade school, apprenticeship, or military school or training or

• Associate Degree Preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years Required: Experience in hospital maintenance or industrial/commercial building/plant maintenance experience, or a combination of both

Credentials

• Required: Drivers License and

• Preferred: Building Operator Certification

Skills

• Proficient in at least two of the following trades: plumbing, steam generation/maintenance, control/alarm systems, HVAC systems, or refrigeration. (Required)

• Knowledge of national and state codes, rules, regulations, laws and procedures applicable to the trade. (Required)

• Must be able to cope with repeated bending, squatting, stooping, prolonged standing, walking, and climbing stairs. (Required)

• Must be able to lift up to 50pounds and safely operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic test equipment. (Required)

• Have a general understanding of basic building structure and repair. (Required)

• Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing with staff and contract services. (Required)

• Intermediate computer, keyboarding, and data entry skills. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

• Facilities/Maintenance/ Engineer: Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent up to 30 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping, grasping. Occasional pushing/pulling 15 lbs. sustained force with frequent stop/start. Occasional climbing ladders/stairs. Occasional squatting/kneeling/ crawling.

• Occasional push/pull up to 50 lbs. force.

• Occasional reaching/ bending/ stooping/ squatting/ crouching/ kneeling/ grasping.

• Security: Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent up to 10 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Exposure to outside temperatures (seasonal).

• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

• Facilities/Maintenance/Engineer: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

• Security: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed toInclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.

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