Maintenance Engineer
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Job Location:
Waukegan, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 20 - 30
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Maintenance Engineer Vista Medical Center
Day Shift
Vista Medical Center is seeking a reliable and motivated Maintenance Engineer to join our Plant Operations team. This role plays a key part in ensuring a safe functional and welcoming environment for our patients visitors and staff by performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs to buildings systems and equipment.
Job Summary
The Maintenance Engineer performs minor repairs and routine maintenance on hospital facilities and equipment. This position supports daily operations by responding to work orders maintaining safety standards and providing excellent service in alignment with Vistas Standards of Behavior.
Essential Job Functions
Service Excellence & Standards of Behavior
Demonstrate AIDET communication and consistently uphold Vista Healths Standards of Behavior including Attitude Appearance Communication Customer Waiting Privacy Safety Awareness Responsiveness Service Recovery and Sense of Ownership.
Maintain a professional customer-focused approach when interacting with staff patients visitors and vendors.
Compliance & Professional Development
Follow all organizational departmental and regulatory standards.
Participate in meetings trainings and required competencies.
Accept and apply instruction coaching and feedback.
Stay current with professional practices through ongoing education.
Maintenance & Repair Responsibilities
Assist with preventative and corrective maintenance of buildings systems and equipment.
Perform minor repairs on patient care and transportation equipment such as beds carts wheelchairs stretchers and tray tables.
Assist with repairs to medical gas systems sterilizers and operating tables.
Perform basic plumbing repairs including faucets sinks toilets piping valves and drainage components.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment including lighting refrigeration units dietary equipment control devices and distribution panels.
Adjust thermostats and temperature controls.
Install orthopedic traction setups.
Hang shelves pictures and move furniture or supplies as needed.
Documentation
Accurately document all completed work in the computerized maintenance management system.
Complete work orders preventative maintenance forms and activity sheets daily.
Additional Duties
Assist with snow removal when needed.
Complete special projects safely and professionally.
Maintain confidentiality and adapt to operational changes as required.
Perform all tasks in a manner that ensures personal and workplace safety.
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Trade or vocational training in plumbing or electrical work preferred.
Experience
No prior experience required.
Skills & Abilities
Basic knowledge of hand tools and proper tool usage.
Ability to read and understand technical manuals safety documents and operational procedures.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting walking bending climbing and carrying equipment.
Certifications/Licensure
None required.
Working Conditions
Frequent walking standing bending lifting (050 lbs) and pushing (0300 lbs).
Occasional climbing kneeling squatting lifting/carrying 50 lbs.
Must be able to see with corrective lenses and hear clearly with assistance if needed.
May be exposed to infectious diseases and emergency situations.
May require irregular hours and use of protective equipment.
Additional Requirements
Travel to other Vista Health System locations may be required.
On-call and call-in coverage is required and may support the home department or other Vista Health locations.
About Vista Medical Center
Vista Medical Center is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining a supportive collaborative environment for our employees. As part of the Vista Health System our team members enjoy a culture focused on respect safety service excellence and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- PTO
- and more!
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Hotel Experience
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- CMMS
- Maintenance
- Painting
- ERP Systems
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Power Tools
- Manufacturing
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Choose Excellence. Choose Vista. Are you Awesome? Join our team! If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, come talk to us. We are always looking for great people to join our team. Recognize an Awesome Nurse The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses is an interna ... View more
