ENGINEER

UHS•Huntington, WV

38d

About The Position

River Park Hospital, a 165-bed facility and a leader in behavioral health care, located in Huntington, WV has an opening for a Engineer II in our Plant Operations department. River Park provides acute inpatient services to children, adolescents, adults and seniors and features a 22-bed residential treatment program for children and adolescents and a 25-bed adult forensic unit. River Park was recently recognized as a Top Performer by Joint Commission and maintains the highest standards for quality care. The Engineer II tests and inspects the physical plant equipment, completes preventive maintenance and various other duties as assigned with minimal supervision. Serve as on call maintenance providing evening, weekends and holiday emergency service and all other duties as assigned by the Director of Plant Operations and/or CEO.

Requirements

High School graduate or GEDrequired
A minimum of 10 years' experience preferred
Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing and reliable transportation
Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new job-related software
Must have experience in operating a variety of hand/power tools and equipment ensuring proper safety precautions
Must have strong customer service skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
Knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot and complete routine maintenance with plumbing, electrical, carpentry
Ability to understand and interpret manufacturer’s specifications and written operational procedures
Ability to work a 40 hour work week.
Ability to move continuously is required in completion of job requirements.
Ability to operate machinery and equipment in a safe manner.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, push, pull and twist.
Lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds may be required without assistance.
Ability to work under any weather conditions, inside or out, without regard for temperatures any time of the day or night.

Nice To Haves

A two year technical or trade school/technical coursework or Associate’s degree preferred
Prefer a minimum of three years’ work experience in hospital and/or healthcare facility
Prefer a knowledge of JCAHO, federal, state and local laws concerning facility operations.
Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
Previous electrical experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Ability to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established department and hospital policies and procedures.
Ability to make independent decisions with ownership mentality and a self-starter personality.
Operates all equipment in a safe manner. Reports all hazardous conditions and equipment to supervision
Operates all equipment and performs all maintenance functions in a safe manner.
Consistently keeps the preventative maintenance program up to date
Promotes a positive working environment and guest relations.
Accepts work assignments with proffesional and positive attitude
Assumes and/or performs additional duties as requested.
Promotes safety by attending mandatory in services and complies with all safety measures initiated by the facility