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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position is the junior level position and is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance, analyzing mechanical and electrical problems, and making adjustments, repairs, and replacements to ensure the continuous and safe functioning of all assigned equipment in the health care physical environment. This position functions under the guidance of a Maintenance Engineer II or above. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsOperates, repairs, overhauls, services, and maintains equipment in all areas of the health care physical environment.- Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance work on equipment based on manufacturers recommendations or required by code.
- Enters data into the established CMMS.
- Maintains clean equipment rooms and other areas to include AHU filter change out.
- Maintains equipment performance and repair records.
- Completes fire extinguisher inspection.
- Completes required after-hours on-call rotation.
- May assist in designing and implementing mechanical or electrical alterations to new and existing equipment in order to improve efficiency, performance, and extend the life of equipment.
- May assist in ensuring that all equipment and maintenance standards meet all regulatory compliance requirements mandated by local, state and federal agencies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer functions.@@Ability to read blue prints.@@Ability to participate in after hours on-call rotation.@@Demonstrated, strong interpersonal communication skills.@@Ability to work independently, or in a group.@@Ability to follow specific directions.@@Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Depending upon department of hire, a valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves very physical work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects. The position may involve moving heavy equipment and/or supplies. This position involves a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
Skills Required
- Eighteen months of hands-on maintenance and repair experience in one or more listed areas, including HVACR, pipefitting, plumbing, building controls, mechanical or electrical systems, generators, sterilizing equipment, or welding and fabrication
- Basic computer proficiency
- Ability to read blueprints
- Ability to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently or in a group
- Ability to follow specific directions
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Valid State of Utah driver's license, depending on department of hire
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds
University of Utah Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about University of Utah and has not been reviewed or approved by University of Utah.
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement contributions on both the academic campus and U of U Health are notably strong, with automatic contributions and additional voluntary savings options. This emphasis makes long-term financial benefits a distinctive part of the total compensation offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan choices, robust mental-health support through the Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs create a comprehensive health offering. Network options and wellness incentives further enhance coverage quality.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave policies provide options for fully paid periods or extended partial-pay leave for staff, with parallel provisions at U of U Health. Separate frameworks for faculty include modified duties and leave arrangements during family transitions.
University of Utah Insights
What We Do
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah. Founded in 1850, it serves over 31,000 students from across the U.S. and the world. With over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine, the university prepares students to live and compete in the global workplace. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the U encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty and business leaders. The University of Utah became a member of the PAC-12 conference in July 2011. Technology and Commercialization The University of Utah is tops in the country for creating start-up companies from university research, according to a ranking by the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM). See http://unews.utah.edu/news_releases/u-of-utah-no-1-for-startups for more information. Forbes magazine’s recent ranking of the “Best States for Business” pointed to “an educated labor force” as a big reason Utah came in at number one. The U supplies many of the employees for companies that keep expanding their operations in Utah, such as Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Omniture, Oracle, Ebay and many others. http://pac12info.utah.edu/commercialization-of-innovation/ Healthcare University of Utah Health Care recently ranked first in the nation in a prestigious national study. The University Health System Consortium’s 2010 Quality and Accountability Study compared 98 of the nation’s top academic medical centers and ranked them based on core quality measures, patient safety indicators, mortality rates, re-admission rates, and patient satisfaction scores. See more about University of Utah Health Care at http://healthcare.utah.edu/index.php
