Maintenance Engineer

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Maintenance Engineer, you will be a critical technical leader, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and longevity of facilities, equipment, and systems.

Performs a wide range of preventive /repair/facilities maintenance tasks on the building, equipment and grounds to retain assigned facility in an acceptable state. Skilled trade work includes: 1) carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and heating and air conditioning, as well as lock-smith duties.  Additional duties include: 1) maintaining/repairing kitchen equipment, 2) assembling items such as furniture, etc., 3) assisting with quarterly technical testing of equipment and inspection of facilities, identifying the need for submission of work order requests, 4) follow-up on completion of work that is beyond individual capacity, and 5) assuring that the grounds and outside areas surrounding the buildings are maintained in excellent condition.

 Incumbents are also accountable for performing work assignments in a safe manner and assisting co-workers in the execution of tasks as necessary or required.

 Assists the Facility Manager with the work order system and preventative maintenance program.  Also assists with maintaining records, and planning and scheduling of all work on buildings, equipment, grounds and general maintenance work.  Requires knowledge of the policies, procedures and equipment applicable to the work unit at appointment.

This job exists in multiple locations, and while there may be minor differences in job content, they are not significant for classification purposes.  Overall, the nature of the work and job requirements are consistent between locations.

Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical/electrical equipment to include but not limited to boilers, emergency generators, HVAC and related equipment in a quality and timely manner.

 • Performs periodic tests per codes and requirements.

 • Ensures that all essential equipment is in good working order; diagnosis equipment for repairs to keep downtime at a minimum.

 • Performs routine repairs and preventive maintenance for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of required equipment.

 • Maintains tools and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition; keeps equipment rooms clean and in good order.

 • Coordinates with administration and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/work orders.

Performs a variety of building maintenance tasks to include the skilled trades as required. (e.g. carpentry, painting, plumbing).

 • Assists in maintaining the outside areas and grounds, as necessary.

 • Assembles/installs furniture and may perform lock-smith tasks.

Completes and maintains accurate records and logs.

 • Completes paperwork for assigned equipment and logs information as necessary.

 • Documents repairs and orders made for parts and materials.

 • Files all necessary paperwork.

Tests and evaluates equipment prior to putting into service.

 • Logs results and tags devises.

 • Delivers or installs equipment once evaluated as being in working order.

Orders and receives parts and materials to make necessary repairs on related equipment.

 • Ensures the correct stock levels/parts and materials are ordered.

Lead Job Duties: 

 • Assists in making work assignments to staff for specific jobs; assigns and distributes work orders and preventative maintenance tasks.

 • Inspects work to ensure that workmanship meets quality and productivity standards and complies with safety building codes and regulations.

 • Assists with the work order system and preventative maintenance program.

Job Requirements

Required

• Three years of recent, progressively responsible maintenance-related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities. and
• One year of work experience in the core level of the job family or
• Any combination of experience or education that would demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Preferred

• Boiler Operator: WA, upon hire