Primary Scheduled Hours: Full Time variable shift, 80 hours per pay period

Job Summary:

To lead and supervise the daily performance of staff engineers. Performs maintenance and urgent, corrective and routine repairs in electrical, mechanical and HVAC equipment. Assists Chief Engineer in matters of performance reviews and discipline. Lead Engineer shall assist the Chief Engineer in maintaining an effective organization, administering monetary controls, budget development, planning, training of staff in their general and specific duties, safety and effective management. Supervises staff engineers in the Engineering Department. Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities. Performs skills (journey level) maintenance, repair and construction duties in one or more trades. May serve as a technical expert in a specialty field and lead the work of others. Performs skilled work in one or more of the following areas: Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing and Life Safety.

Who are we?

• Newport Hospital and Health Services is located in Newport, WA on the Washington-Idaho border. We are an independent rural healthcare provider.
• Newport Hospital and Health Services consists of:
  • 24 bed Rural Community Hospital - Trauma Level IV
  • 15 providers Rural Health Clinic
  • 72 – bed, high –level care, Advanced Assisted Living Facility
  • 42 – apartment; low-moderate care level Assisted Living Facility
  • In 2021 we celebrated our 100th year in operation servicing the local members of Newport, WA and the surrounding communities.

Education Background and Experience

Professional Requirements

• Maintain regulatory requirements.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides direction to assigned staff.
• Oversees the requisitioned, corrective, emergency and maintenance of buildings, equipment and offsite facilities associated with the district.
• Reports daily to the Chief Engineer regarding the general condition of the facility and the general progress of work being accomplished.
• Reviews maintenance requests and schedules work tasks for staff engineers checking to see that they are properly executed within a reasonable length of time. This includes requisitioned, corrective and emergency maintenance. Ensures that work sites are left clean and that tools are returned to Facilities Department. Makes periodic inspections, noting general condition and keeps the Chief Engineer informed regarding the needs and/or changes required to keep the facility in safe, well maintained condition.
• Orders selected stock items such as plumbing supplies, wood, electrical and equipment parts so as to maintain maximum efficiency levels at all times according to established procedures.
• Performs requisitioned, corrective, emergency and maintenance of electrical distribution, mechanical, HVAC, power generation, plumbing and medical gas systems and building structures as required:
• Responsible for inspecting, calibrating, adjusting, lubricating and repairing or replacing components as necessary.
• Maintains records of maintenance repairs.
• Lead Engineer will respond to all emergency repair calls.
• Diagnoses system malfunctions on mechanical and electrical equipment. Repairs or replaces defective parts as necessary.
• Assists in the training of staff in the operation and repair of equipment.
• Assists in maintaining records to ensure compliance with local, state, federal, NFPA and accrediting organization regulations.

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with NHHS. Please contact HR at 509-447-6320 for any vaccination verification questions or to request an accommodation application.

The above job summary, professional requirements and essential job functions are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel for this job classification.

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range ($26.83 – $31.60/hour) dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation increment increases annually.

Qualified employees of Newport Hospital & Health Services are offered the following benefits:

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  We offer competitive wages.
• Comprehensive benefit package including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
  • Long Term Disability
  • AFLAC
  • Flexible Spending Account
• We provide a complimentary gym membership
• We offer various tuition assistance programs
• We give back to our community – snack bags for local schools and assist with Meals on Wheels for our elderly.
• We work where we play - Three major ski resorts are located within one hour of Newport, numerous lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. Truly an abundance of outdoor recreation.
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• All employees are given the opportunity to learn and advance within the organization.
• We offer strong family-like support system
• Collaboration and team building is supported and developed using teaching and practice of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 509-447-6320.