Associate Maintenance Engineer

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics • Dallas, OR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Maintenance Engineer supports the reliability and efficiency of West Valley Hospital’s facilities and infrastructure. With limited supervision, the role performs routine and complex repairs, installations, and modifications to hospital equipment and buildings, following manufacturer specifications and hospital standards. The engineer also performs watch-standing activities, responds to emergencies involving systems and equipment, and maintains accurate maintenance and operational records in an electronic maintenance management system.

The position communicates maintenance information to customers, coworkers, and leadership, monitors and orders maintenance supplies, and contributes to department committees and decision-making. It may assist with training and provides support to coworkers and department leads. The engineer is expected to keep work areas clean and safe. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt position at West Valley Hospital in Dallas, Oregon, scheduled Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; higher-level education may be accepted in lieu of this requirement.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license held for at least two years.
• Must be eligible for authorization under Salem Health’s Fleet Safety Program policy within three months of hire and maintain authorization thereafter.
• At least four years of building and equipment maintenance or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor and complex repairs, installations, and modifications to hospital equipment and buildings with limited supervision.
• Complete assigned maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and hospital standards.
• Perform watch-standing activities on physical buildings and hospital equipment.
• Respond to and resolve emergency situations involving systems and equipment.
• Accurately document maintenance and operational records in the electronic maintenance management system.
• Communicate pertinent information about maintenance requests to customers, coworkers, and leadership in a timely manner.
• Monitor and order facilities maintenance supplies as needed.
• Participate in department committees and decision-making activities.
• Assist with training as requested.
• Provide assistance to coworkers and department leads as needed.
• Keep work areas clean and safe, including picking up debris at work sites and surrounding areas.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Clear career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED