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UnityPoint Health · 5 days ago

Maintenance Engineer - Plant Operations - Grinnell - Full Time 2nd Shift

Grinnell, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

UnityPoint Health is a recognized healthcare provider committed to creating a supportive work environment. The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations, installation, inspection, preventive maintenance, and repairs of various mechanical and electrical equipment, ensuring the safety and comfort of patients and staff at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center.

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Responsibilities

Balances team and individual responsibilities. Objective and open to other’s views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to positive team goals. Puts success of team above own interest

Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations

Observes UPH performance standards

Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment, i.e., steam boilers, all HVAC systems, all refrigeration systems, emergency generators, utility distribution systems, all chilled water equipment, hot water heating systems, building automation systems, pneumatic tube system, buildings, plumbing, sanitary, medical gasses, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and audiovisual equipment (televisions, DVD’s, etc.), medical equipment such as patient beds, wheeled stretchers, wheelchairs, exercise equipment

Performs minor repairs on buildings, cabinet hardware, plumbing, electrical and mechanical items

Has knowledge of building sprinkler and fire alarm systems

Installs new electrical and mechanical equipment as necessary

Displays considerable initiative and judgment involved in determining extent of repairs as may be required on all equipment and buildings selecting appropriate materials, and utilizing the most effective methods, techniques and procedures when required to complete job assignments

Cooperates with Facilities Manager and other employees to maintain equipment, parts and supplies. Makes recommendations to Facilities Manager regarding desired changes in operation and maintenance procedures

Keeps informed through periodicals, books, training seminars, on-the-job training and other sources and participates in approved training programs to further job knowledge

Records time of day, date, hours and/or minutes and materials expended on jobs and maintains files of pertinent records on machinery and equipment through the TMA equipment/work order database

Observes and practices accepted procedures in the care and use of equipment and tools. Observes safety regulations and practices

Communicates with Facilities Manager and co-workers to achieve understanding in a positive manner

May be called during off-duty hours

May be required to work any day of the week including weekends and holidays

Performs duties other than described due to extenuating circumstances

Must be self-directed and assume responsibility for timely completion of job responsibilities

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions

Will be required to take on-call weekends and evenings

This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UPH Emergency Incident Command System. Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained

Qualification

Mechanical equipment maintenanceElectrical equipment maintenanceHVAC systems knowledgeBoiler operator's licensePlant operating techniquesTrade school completionHospital experienceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration