Maintenance Engineer

Summit Pacific Medical Center•Elma, WA

9d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer is a highly skilled professional responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing, and improving facility utility systems and infrastructure. This role ensures the delivery of a safe, compliant, and high-performance physical environment in support of patient care and hospital operations.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in a healthcare or institutional setting with a technical certification; or Minimum 4 years of healthcare maintenance experience and a Senior MECH certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire; or Minimum 8 years of healthcare or institutional maintenance experience.
Strong working knowledge of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life safety systems.
Familiarity with regulatory codes (e.g., NFPA, Joint Commission, OSHA).
Ability to interpret technical documents, blueprints, and specifications.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Valid driver’s license required.
Customer Service: Interact with hospital staff, patients, and vendors in a respectful, professional manner. Provide prompt and courteous service.
Compliance: Follow all applicable hospital policies, local/state/federal codes, and regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA, NFPA).
Teamwork: Work collaboratively with teammates and other departments to maintain a safe and functional hospital environment.
Continuous Learning: Engage in technical training, safety drills, and professional development to grow maintenance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor critical utility systems including HVAC, medical gas, boilers, chillers, air compressors, and emergency generators.
Perform advanced preventive maintenance and repairs on systems and components following technical manuals, diagrams, and code requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex building system failures, working independently or in coordination with other technical staff and vendors.
Provide technical support during regulatory surveys and facility audits; prepare and maintain necessary documentation and reports.
Use CMMS to accurately log all maintenance activities and time spent for tracking and compliance reporting.
Requisition and manage spare parts, tools, and repair components efficiently and cost-effectively.
Serve as point of contact for vendor service on advanced systems and ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in code, healthcare standards, and hospital-specific protocols affecting utility systems and facility maintenance.
Respond to and lead resolution efforts for utility and infrastructure alarms, failures, or emergency conditions.
Participate in long-range planning for infrastructure upgrades and serve as a technical lead on capital or improvement projects.
Assist with onboarding, training, or mentoring of junior team members as needed.
Required to work in an on-call capacity to support after-hours maintenance needs.
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to adhere to Summit Pacific behavior and Patient Experience Standards, comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory Guidelines, and act in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Medical
Prescription
Dental (including Orthodontia)
Vision
Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
Daycare subsidized benefit
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Short- and long-term disability
Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
457 retirement account for additional funds
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Smoking Cessation Assistance
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
Beautiful on-site gym for employees
Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
Walking trails on site