Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

The UW Medical Center – Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join its facilities team.

At UW Medical Center – Northwest, we’re proud of the acclaim we've received for our excellence in patient care and safety. Among the local, regional and national recognition we've received are: The Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award; The Stroke Care Excellence Award; Winner of the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety for the last three years in a row. We’re also one of the safest places to get care – among the top 5% in the country. 

UW Medical Center – Northwest is a full-service medical center based in North Seattle.  We are a non-profit community hospital offering comprehensive medical, surgical and therapeutic services. With 281 beds, more than 2,000 employees and a world-class medical staff, we provide innovative, technologically advanced care on a patient-friendly, easy-access campus, just north of Seattle.
 

WORK SCHEDULE

• Evening Shift
• 100% FTE/Full-time

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Plant Engineering Department at the UW Medical Center – Northwest helps UW Medicine fulfill it’s mission to improve the health of the public by ensuring general maintenance and repairs are completed efficiently and quickly to maintain a safe patient care environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine maintenance, repair and troubleshooting work throughout the hospital.
• Completes work orders in a timely and efficient manner and communicates completion of work order to the requestor and Senior Lead Engineer.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and structural systems.
• Facilitates quality and professional grade repairs.
• Identifies potential maintenance and safety problems and notifies the Facilities Manager of all such hazards and recommends repairs as appropriate.
• Acts as a project coordinator with outside vendors.
• Utilizes safe work habits and maintains work area in an orderly manner.
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• 3rd Grade Boiler license from the City of Seattle
• 2+ years maintenance experience
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$36.55 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$53.15 hourly

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.