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Maintenance Engineer

CHOC Children's
Orange, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/26/2026
Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

Job Summary

This position reports to the Supervisor of SWT, Plant Operations, and is responsible for carrying out both corrective and planned maintenance tasks as assigned. The Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of healthcare services by performing maintenance on mechanical equipment and general building upkeep. Responsibilities may include troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, and other critical infrastructure to support a functional healthcare environment. The Maintenance Engineer will work closely with the plant operations team to prioritize tasks and maintain operational safety standards.

Pay Range

Minimum $26.73 Midpoint $35.41 Maximum $44.10

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

  • Required: Two (2) years plant or maintenance experience.
  • Preferred: Five (5) years plant or maintenance experience

Education

  • Required: High School education or GED

Licensure

  • Preferred: EPA 608 universal certification, trade school or on the job training

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Required: Two (2) years plant experience working on mechanical equipment: Chillers, package boilers, cooling towers, Building Management System (BMS), HVAC.

Preferred:

  • Knowledge of CMMS
  • Experience in general maintenance in one or more of the following: Plumbing, Electrical, medical gas systems, BMS (controls), fire alarm, nurse call, temperature monitoring, carpentry, pneumatic tube systems, and other general maintenance.

Work Environments - Functional Demand

Heavy - Very high energy level Lift over 50 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200 lbs. (ie. Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Physical Activity Requirements

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. CHOC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

Salary : $27 - $44

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