
Maintenance Engineer
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
- Wrangell, AK
- Permanent
- Full-time
Ability to provide staff with guidance and assistance relevant to their program. Make critical decisions regarding changing systems conditions with direction from Facility Manager/Facility Supervisor.
- Installs, inspects, fabricates, maintains, and repairs standard plumbing systems and equipment concerned with water, gas, oil, sewage, fire control, steam and refrigeration. Moves and installs water heaters and plumbing fixtures.
- Inspects, tests and otherwise perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems such as boilers, air handling equipment, compressors, pumps, chillers and motors. Maintains, inspects, diagnoses and makes emergency repairs to such systems and equipment while complying with applicable building codes.
- Reads and interprets blueprints, maps, schematic wiring diagrams and specification. Prepare estimates for room remodels that include a rough sketch of the work to be completed.
- Performs urgent corrective and routine repairs of the electrical, mechanical, heating, cooling, plumbing, and refrigeration systems.
- Maintains parking lots and entrances including snow plowing, applying non-slip materials during icy conditions, landscaping, removal of litter/ debris and organic material (weeds), lawn care, sign maintenance and stripe painting as needed.
- Maintains records of all inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs performed on any equipment or system.
- Maintains, inspects and documents all sprinkler systems throughout SEARHC facilities.
- Purchases parts, supplies and equipment needed for normal routine day-to-day maintenance in a cost-effective manner.
- Operates generators to maintain electrical power in case of power failure.
- Operates, monitors, repairs, and maintains boilers; operates fuel and water supply systems. Maintains heating plant log; ensures proper distribution of heat to all systems. Checks all boiler parts for wear; performs adjustments and minor repairs; makes recommendations and arrangements for major repairs.
- Other duties as assigned
- High School diploma or GED – preferred
- Valid driver’s license and remain insurable under the SEARHC automobile insurance policy – required
- Complete Life Safety 101 course within 90 days of hire.
- Complete Lockout Tagout online course within 90 days of hire.
- Complete the eye wash weekly testing competency within 90 days.
- Safety- 10-hour OSHA Competency completed within 90 days.
- 6 or more years of experience including a Vocational School Degree, Military training, Facility Maintenance or Internal Maintenance Mechanics III that have completed competencies.
- Ability to read codes, standards, regulations, construction / mechanical drawings / OEM manuals, specifications, and making basic math calculations.
- Experience in other trades such as welding, HVAC, and electrical troubleshooting - preferred.
- Backflow preventors Inspection license - preferred
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, techniques, materials, tools, equipment, layouts and set-ups used in plumbing and pipefitting
- Knowledge of fire suppression systems and boiler systems
- Working knowledge of all pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
- Experience with computerized Direct Digital Controls DDC of facility heating, cooling and ventilation equipment.
- The position must be able to perform repairs and installations on drywall, cabinets, countertops, woodworking etc.
- Troubleshooting and repair of healthcare mechanical systems.
- Mechanical system design and installation.
- Verbal and written communication that includes emailing or texting.
- HVAC fundamentals and mechanical heating systems.
- Perform all the essential duties related to the position’s responsibility with limited direction and oversight.
- Use and maintain all tools, equipment and vehicles used during routine performance of duties.
- Maintain professional growth and development through in-service training, seminars, and workshops.
- Operate and maintain small engines, landscaping, chainsaws, snowblowers and hydraulic equipment.
- Walk extensively on uneven terrain or slippery surfaces, work while bending, stooping, or reaching, and lift 50 lbs.
- Safely work on equipment in unstable conditions, climb in and out of dump trucks, bob cats, loaders, forklifts, and pick-up trucks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Must be able to travel as needed.
- Employees are responsible for complying with safe work rules; reporting all accidents and injuries immediately; cooperating in all accident and injury investigations; reporting defective equipment and unsafe conditions.
- Special Effort Requirements, Physical: Ability to walk extensively on uneven terrain or slippery surfaces, work while bending, stooping, or reaching. Lift up to 50 lbs. and safely work on equipment in unstable conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.