What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer position at Bloodworks NW?
We have a wonderful new job opportunity for an Engineer in our Facilities and Engineering. In this role, you will provide specialized skills and expertise in the equipment repair and maintenance of critical building systems required in a 24/7 healthcare facility. You will operate efficiently, meeting strict environmental and regulatory standards with minimal supervision in a wide variety of facilities throughout the Puget Sound region.
Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: as an Engineer:
Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on a wide variety of equipment including refrigeration, HVAC, building controls, lab and medical equipment, etc.
Escalate issues to the Senior Engineer, Chief Engineer, or others as appropriate.
Install and ensure the operation of monitoring systems and components.
Communicate with vendors to troubleshoot and schedule repairs/maintenance; greet and assist while vendors are on-site.
Document maintenance, repairs, and completed work for inclusion in the equipment database.
Interpret blueprints and schematics.
Operate a variety of hand and power tools; may work with a variety of chemicals including cleaning products, solvents, glues, etc..
Follow all safety procedures and other regulatory requirements.
Rotate on-call responsibility and after-hours response.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Minimum two years of relevant maintenance/repair experience.
Skilled work in one or more of the following areas HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical, Laboratory/Electronics Equipment, Digital Building Controls, Mechanics
High School graduate or G.E.D. plus additional vocational course work preferred.
Specific job skills include, but are not limited to:
Required physical activities include continuous standing, walking, and kneeling. Required physical activities used less frequently include reaching, climbing, handling, and repetitive motions of hands/wrists/feet (used frequently); stooping, sitting, bending, and crawling (used occasionally).
The ability to lift, pull, push, and carry up to 75 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
Possess and maintain a driver's license for at least 3 years.
Valid State Driver's License with an acceptable driving record in the State of residence.
Use of a company or personal vehicle for company business requires an acceptable driver's record as defined by the vehicle policy.
Must meet MVR standards required by Bloodworks Vehicle Safety and Training Policy.
Ability to operate a wide variety of vehicles.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position requires frequent local travel, close work, constant standing, and heavy lifting; rotating on-call status, occasional overtime, and computer use (occasionally).
Ability to work scheduled on-call, holidays, and weekends.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
As this is an essential position with direct responsibility to donors and/or patients, the incumbent should be prepared to work extended and/or consecutive shifts and/or possibly at a different location during periods of inclement weather or other emergencies.
This position has direct exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Benefits and Perks:
Employees regularly scheduled for 24 hours per week are covered by medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with family coverage also available. Also able to participate in retirement plans (401a & 403b), consolidated paid leave program (4.8 – 6.8 weeks of time off accrued per year, based on length of service), subsidized transit program, and educational reimbursement. Candidates hired from outside of our service area may be eligible for a relocation assistance bonus*
*Conditions apply
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Salary : $31 - $47