Maintenance Engineer

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.

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 Vista's Standards of Behavior.

• Demonstrate AIDET communication and consistently uphold Vista Health's 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Accurately document all completed work in the computerized maintenance management system.

• Complete work orders, preventative maintenance forms, and activity sheets daily.

• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Trade or vocational training in plumbing or electrical work preferred.

• No prior experience required.

• 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.

• None required.

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting (0–50 lbs), and pushing (0–300 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.

• 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.

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.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO
• and more!