Hospital Maintenance Engineer in Pinehurst, North Carolina at FirstHealth of the Carolinas

Hospital Maintenance Engineer requires a diversified skill set to perform a variety of tasks in order to maintain the hospital and to perform Preventative Maintenance ticket items that cannot be completed during normal working hours.

Uses an appropriate problem-solving approach to plan performance of service.

• Repairs HVAC/mechanical/refrigeration systems either by replacing or renewing.
• Inspects and test electrical circuitry or equipment as needed.
• Estimates quantities on materials needed to do job and prepare requisitions.
• Troubleshoot and repair faulty electrical and mechanical components to ensure proper operation of equipment throughout all parts of the hospital.
• Read and comprehend blueprints, technical manuals and other publications for proper maintenance and operation of equipment.

Provides services with consideration of the physical, psychosocial, cultural/spiritual, and age specific needs of those served.

• Prevents system failures by ensuring that proper preventive and Corrective Maintenance programs are established and functioning properly.
• Provides necessary direction to rectify adverse situations or conditions.

Use equipment/supplies correctly.

• Uses monitoring/metering test equipment properly.
• Provides safety checks on equipment in an appropriate manner.
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other hospital equipment as needed.

Uses appropriate safety and infection control measures.

• Enforces policies and procedures of the Facility Services Department and FirstHealth of the Carolinas.
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Follows FirstHealth of the Carolinas Safety Manual.
• Complies with FirstHealth of the Carolinas Infection Control Plan.
• Attends all scheduled training/educational programs pertaining to job position.

1. High school diploma/GED preferred or technical training equivalent, plus a minimum (5) years of specialized training/experience in the electrical and mechanical field. Training in specific items of equipment such as boilers, chillers, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building automation systems is very desirable. Must have a valid NC driver’s license with a good driving history.
2. Able to perform a variety of changing duties, able to adhere closely to established standards. Verbal ability is necessary to communicate with workers and other members of hospital staff. Able to interpret technical manuals related to maintenance, blueprints and specifications for installation and maintenance of equipment.