Maintenance Engineer I

Building Location: Essentia Virginia Hospital

Department: 2087900 MAINTENANCE - VIR HOSP

Job Description: Responsible for general maintenance in a medical specialty campus.

Education Qualifications: Provides routine and preventative maintenance including inspection, maintenance, and complex repairs on various systems such as pressure boilers, basic HVAC systems, fire safety systems, emergency generators, and patient care equipment. May provide emergency repairs and perform additional duties as assigned.

Position may provide general work direction, within the scope of their license, to assigned team members.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Minimum of a 2 year vocational school or a 2-year apprenticeship program or the equivalent OR 3 years of experience in a maintenance role

Current Class "Special" Boilers License or ability to obtain within 6 months as required by the facility or holds a higher certification (such as 2nd Class B or C, 1st class license or chief A, B or C boiler operator’s license license) or higher (such as 1st class license or chief A, B or C license) within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health's insurer.

FTE: 1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time: Rotating Schedule

Shift End Time: Rotating Schedule

Weekends: Rotating

Holidays: No

Call Obligation: Yes

Union: VA Hospital AFSCME Service Workers (VAHOSPAIDE)

Union Posting Deadline: 09/9/2026

Compensation Range: $21.23 - $28.39

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.