Associate Maintenance Engineer (Med-Bed Repair)

Location: Salem Health, 665 Winter Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Building Operations & Management
Position Type: Part Time, 20 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 6:00am - 2:30pm, Wednesday - Friday

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 medical beds, stretchers, exam tables & additional equipment, 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

• Performs complex repairs, maintenance, installations, and modifications to hospital medical beds, stretchers, exam tables & additional equipment
• Responds promptly to emergency situations on systems and equipment, troubleshooting issues and implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime and ensure patient care continuity.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of maintenance and operational activities in electronic maintenance management system, ensuring data-driven decision-making and regulatory compliance.
• Communicates effectively with customers, co-workers, and leadership, providing timely updates and pertinent information regarding maintenance requests, project status, and system performance.
• Monitors and procures facilities maintenance supplies, managing inventory levels and optimizing resource allocation to support maintenance operations.
• Participates in departmental initiatives and decision-making activities, contributing technical expertise and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and innovation.
• Assists in training and development of junior staff members, sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance team performance and capabilities.
• Maintains a safe and organized work environment, adhering to safety protocols and standards, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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 and be eligible for authorization according to Salem Health’s fleet safety program policy within four months of hire, maintaining it thereafter.
• Minimum of four years of building and equipment maintenance or equivalent experience.

Additional information

• Ideal candidates will have prior experience in hospital bed repair and maintenance, including electrical and mechanical systems, bed frame and mattress platform repair, and troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth. Click here for details.

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.