Licensed Engineer LME

Legacy Health•Tualatin, OR

About The Position

The Licensed Engineer maintains and repairs physical plant systems, buildings, and equipment to support safe, efficient facility operations and patient care. The role performs general and skilled maintenance throughout the facility, including complex electrical and/or plumbing work according to the employee’s current license. It also maintains building systems, structures, fixtures, and equipment in a clean, usable, safe, and visually appealing condition. This position includes operating and maintaining fire and life safety systems, testing alarms and sprinklers, and participating in or leading fire drills. The Licensed Engineer responds to maintenance requests, documents work, plans and tracks materials and purchases, maintains organized engineering work areas, and communicates with customers, coworkers, and supervisors. The role performs facilities maintenance, operations, and technical work; it does not include professional engineering practice as defined by state law. Engineering design, calculations, and approvals requiring licensure are performed by licensed Professional Engineers where required.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Additional education as required by licenses held.
At least four years of journeyman-level work experience with comparable equipment and systems, or completion of an apprenticeship program.
Additional experience as required by licenses held.
Current valid applicable state driver’s license and a driving record that meets insurance carrier requirements.
One of the following licenses: Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME); Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician (PJ); Washington EL01 General Journey Level Electrician; Oregon Journey Level Plumber; Washington Journey Level Plumber; or Washington HVAC/Refrigeration (EL06A).

Nice To Haves

Hospital engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and repair physical plant systems, buildings, and equipment to support safe and efficient operations, patient care, and facility services.
Perform general and skilled facility maintenance, including complex electrical and/or plumbing tasks based on current licensure.
Repair and maintain equipment throughout all building areas.
Maintain building systems, structures, and fixtures in clean, usable, safe, and visually appealing condition.
Apply working knowledge of physical plant systems to troubleshoot and complete repairs.
Operate and maintain fire safety and life safety systems in compliance with safety regulations and organizational standards.
Conduct routine testing of fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and other safety devices; participate in and lead fire drills.
Prioritize and complete maintenance requests and work orders in a timely manner.
Prepare and process documentation for maintenance and repair work, including work orders, records, and service logs.
Plan, purchase, and track materials for assigned work; issue purchase order numbers and maintain supporting documentation such as packing slips and receipts.
Keep engineering workspaces clean and organized and store tools and equipment properly.
Move furniture and equipment as needed to support facility needs.
Communicate clearly, courteously, and promptly with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Report unsafe conditions to supervisors and contribute to a safe work environment.
Participate in educational programs, in-service training, and ongoing development to remain current with best practices and code compliance.