MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Essential Functions

• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner to reflect the highest integrity of the Maintenance Department.
• Maintains and repairs HVAC controls and associated equipment to maximize efficiency levels in all environmentally controlled areas.
• Performs urgent corrective, routine and requisitioned repairs of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems as required.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and systems as required.
• As required, assists in maintaining electrical wiring and emergency generator system. Inspects and tests equipment/systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance duties to all physical structures of the facility and complies with all building safety codes. This is to include facility equipment and associated controls.
• Assists in replacing, installing, repairing and testing electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances and lighting systems as required.
• Maintains routine records of all inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs performed on any equipment or system.
• Maintains facility grounds, including mowing, landscaping, shrub and tree care, snow removal, etc. as assigned.
• Performs manual duties as requested (i.e., moving supplies or furniture, replacing light bulbs, removing trash or scrap material, refilling dispensers).
• Reads blueprints, interprets instructions and prepares specifications, as assigned.
• Monitors, adjusts and troubleshoots HVAC and building systems controls using computer-based Energy Management Systems, as needed and/or assigned.
• Works day, evening or night shift, and takes on-call duties, as assigned. On call duties are required with a 35 minute response time.
• Ability to do work on his/her own with only normal supervision.
• Ability to work well on his/her own and to inspect facilities and equipment.
• Possesses a working knowledge of fire alarm and signal systems.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of how to use and maintain plant tools and equipment.
• Observes all safety procedures and standards, as well as all other policies and procedures established for the facility and department.
• Treats all patients with dignity and respects their privacy.
• Participates in performance improvement and information management activities. Attends safety training and departmental staffing meetings.
• Demonstrates knowledge and is able to identify each patient's age-specific needs to promote a safe environment needed by the patient group.
• Make written and oral reports to the Maintenance Lead of Facilities Manager concerning the operational needs of the department. Assists in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
• Operates all facility owned vehicles and motorized equipment competently and in compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Other related duties and activities as may become necessary or as directed by the Maintenance Lead or Facilities Manager.
• Performs courier service for all departments as assigned or as needed.
• Performs floor care duties as assigned including carpet and hard surface floor care. Assist housekeeping as needed.

Physical Demands/Requirements

The below requirements are intended to describe the general context/requirements for performing this job. It is not to be considered as an extension of statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties.

Legend: Continually: 5.5-8 hrs/day Frequently: 2.5-5.5 hrs/day Occasionally: .5-2.5 hrs/day

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position requires the continual ability to be mobile.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to grasp, finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; crouching, stooping, twisting, turning/pivoting, balancing, and talking/hearing in person/ on phone.
• The employee is occasionally required to stationary stand; sit; reach with hands and arms including overhead; climb; pinch, pushing/pulling, keyboarding, kneel or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds in a non-repetitive manner.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places; in outside weather conditions; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particle, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Must have a high school diploma or general equivalent diploma (GED); One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Health care setting experience preferred.
• Possess a Minnesota 2nd Class Grade C Boiler Engineer's license or equivalent, or be able to obtain it within 15 months of hire.
• Possession of a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or equivalent.
• Basic Window-based computer operating skills and knowledge. Some experience with energy management system preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and policies.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Prefer experience or knowledge of Health Care and building regulations such as DNV, CMC, JACHO, OSHA, and MDH.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Health care facility experience is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude, knowledge with HVAC systems, and basic carpentry are required.

Eligible employee will perform the duties necessary to keep the physical structure and associated equipment of the facility in good repair. Minor electrical work, following Health care regulations, mechanical repairs and other duties relating to maintenance are the primary duties.

Due to on-call requirements the Engineer will need to live withing a 35 minute driving distance from the facility.

This is full-time (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per two weeks) position.

Benefits:

Employees at Rivers Edge Hospital enjoy a traditional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Other benefits include:

• Holiday Pay
• National Certification Bonus
• PERA Public Retirement Association of Minnesota defined pension benefit plan, 457 Retirement plans
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Longevity Bonus
• Voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Employer paid short term disability
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness
• Free membership to LiveWell Fitness Center