Facilities Engineer

Overview

This position will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations, installation, inspection, preventive maintenance, routine maintenance and repairs of, but not limited to, mechanical and electrical equipment, i.e., steam boilers, all HVAC systems, all refrigeration systems, emergency generators, cogeneration equipment, utility distribution systems, all chilled water equipment, building automation systems, pneumatic tube system, buildings, plumbing, sanitary, medical gasses, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, nurse call systems and audiovisual equipment televisions. Completion of this work will contribute positively to the safety, health and comfort of the patients, visitors and employees of UnityPoint Health

• Des Moines.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team

• For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.

• Culture

• At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

• Benefits

• Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment

• We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

• Development

• We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

• Community Involvement

• Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment, i.e., steam boilers, all HVAC systems, all refrigeration systems, emergency generators, cogeneration equipment, utility distribution systems, all chilled water equipment, hot water heating systems, building automation systems, pneumatic tube system, buildings, plumbing, sanitary, medical gasses, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, nurse call systems and audiovisual equipment (televisions, VCR's, etc.), medical equipment such as patient beds, wheeled stretchers, wheelchairs, exercise equipment.

• Performs minor repairs on buildings, cabinet hardware, plumbing, electrical and mechanical items.

• Has knowledge of building sprinkler and fire alarm systems.

• Installs new electrical and mechanical equipment as necessary.

• Displays considerable initiative and judgment involved in determining extent of repairs as may be required on all equipment and buildings selecting appropriate materials, and utilizing the most effective methods, techniques and procedures when required to complete job assignments.

• Cooperates with Facilities Manager and Supervisor and other employees to maintain equipment, parts and supplies.Makes recommendations to Facilities Manager and Supervisor regarding desired changes in operation and maintenance procedures.

• Keeps informed through periodicals, books, training seminars, on-the-job training and other sources and participates in approved training programs to further job knowledge.

• Records time of day, date, hours and/or minutes and materials expended on jobs and maintains files of pertinent records on machinery and equipment through the TMA equipment/work order database.

• Observes and practices accepted procedures in the care and use of equipment and tools.Observes safety regulations and practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Preferred or Specialized

Education:

High school diploma preferred, or equivalent. Education and experience may be combined to satisfy minimum qualifications.

Completion of a trade school course or trade apprenticeship program is desirable but not mandatory

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years' experience in industrial or commercial plant operations, or successful completion of the UnityPoint Health- Des Moines Facilities Apprenticeship program with demonstration of mastery of required competencies.

Must be familiar with plant operating techniques as applied to systems and equipment.

Hospital experience is desirable but not mandatory.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

First Class Engineer license at time of employment or must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.

CHF Tech Certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational and diverse lifestyle backgrounds.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

• Area of Interest: Support Services;

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;

• Department: Plant Operations- Meth;

• Shift: 11pm-7am Monday-Friday;

• Job ID: 144319;