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Vista Health System · 21 hours ago

Maintenance Engineer

1324 North Sheridan Road, Waukegan, IL, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $30/hr

0+ years exp

Vista Medical Center is seeking a reliable and motivated Maintenance Engineer to join our Plant Operations team. This role plays a key part in ensuring a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff by performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs to buildings, systems, and equipment.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrate AIDET communication and consistently uphold Vista Health's Standards of Behavior, including Attitude, Appearance, Communication, Customer Waiting, Privacy, Safety Awareness, Responsiveness, Service Recovery, and Sense of Ownership

Maintain a professional, customer-focused approach when interacting with staff, patients, visitors, and vendors

Follow all organizational, departmental, and regulatory standards

Participate in meetings, trainings, and required competencies

Accept and apply instruction, coaching, and feedback

Stay current with professional practices through ongoing education

Assist with preventative and corrective maintenance of buildings, systems, and equipment

Perform minor repairs on patient care and transportation equipment such as beds, carts, wheelchairs, stretchers, and tray tables

Assist with repairs to medical gas systems, sterilizers, and operating tables

Perform basic plumbing repairs, including faucets, sinks, toilets, piping, valves, and drainage components

Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment including lighting, refrigeration units, dietary equipment, control devices, and distribution panels

Adjust thermostats and temperature controls

Install orthopedic traction setups

Hang shelves, pictures, and move furniture or supplies as needed

Accurately document all completed work in the computerized maintenance management system

Complete work orders, preventative maintenance forms, and activity sheets daily

Assist with snow removal when needed

Complete special projects safely and professionally

Maintain confidentiality and adapt to operational changes as required

Perform all tasks in a manner that ensures personal and workplace safety

Qualification

Preventative maintenanceBasic plumbing repairsElectrical troubleshootingTechnical manual readingHand tool usage

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

Basic knowledge of hand tools and proper tool usage

Ability to read and understand technical manuals, safety documents, and operational procedures

Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, walking, bending, climbing, and carrying equipment

Preferred

Trade or vocational training in plumbing or electrical work preferred

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

And more!

Company

Vista Health System

Vista Health System is a community-focused healthcare organization committed to providing high-quality, accessible care to individuals and families throughout Lake County.

Waukegan, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees