Associate Maintenance Engineer – Limited Duration

Location: West Valley Hospital, 525 SE Washington Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338
Department: Building Operations & Management
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Limited Duration: End date 1/25/27 *subject to change*
Schedule: 12:00 pm – 10:30 pm, Sunday – Wednesday

Your role with us

As an associate maintenance engineer at Salem Health, you'll be an integral part of our facilities team, supporting the reliability and efficiency of our hospital infrastructure. You'll assist in performing routine and complex repairs, installations, and modifications to hospital equipment and buildings, while also responding to emergency situations and maintaining accurate records. This role is ideal for an engineer looking to develop their skills and expertise in a dynamic healthcare environment, working collaboratively with experienced professionals to keep our facilities running smoothly and safely.

What you'll do

• With limited supervision, performs a variety of minor and complex repairs, installations, and modifications to hospital equipment and buildings.
• Completes assigned maintenance in accordance with manufacturer specifications and hospital standards.
• Performs watch standing activities on physical building and hospital equipment.
• Responds to and resolves emergency situations on systems and equipment.
• Maintains repair and preventative maintenance history by accurately documenting maintenance and operational records in electronic maintenance management system.
• Communicates accurate and pertinent information regarding maintenance requests to customers, co-workers and leadership in a timely manner; Monitors and orders facilities maintenance supplies as needed.
• Participates in department committees and decision-making activities; Assists in training as requested.
• Provides assistance to co-workers and department leads as needed; Keeps work areas clean and safe, picking up debris at work sites and surrounding areas.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, higher level education may be accepted in lieu of high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license for at least two years and be eligible for authorization according to Salem Health’s Fleet Safety Program policy within three months of hire, maintaining it thereafter.
• Minimum of four years of building and equipment maintenance or equivalent experience.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.