Maintenance Engineer

Description

Northwest Kidney Centers seeks a Maintenance Engineer to support the Plant Operations team in a full-time position (Burien, WA).

Shift: Full-time, Monday-Friday, On-site.

Purpose

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible to the Plant Operations Supervisor for building, grounds, and equipment, and for repair or remodeling projects. The position also is responsible for communications with other persons or organizations; operating equipment and observing safety procedures; and performing project duties, when required. The Maintenance Engineer also shares on‑call duty during non-work hours in the event of plant problems or emergencies.

Duties

• Plans and arranges day‑to‑day workload with Plant Operations Supervisor.
• Responsible for general repairs to owned and leased facilities including patching, painting, laminate work, wall protection, and other duties to keep the buildings looking good.
• Performs maintenance engineering tasks involving electrical, plumbing, heating, air‑conditioning and ventilation, carpentry and related skills.
• Performs building and other support services tasks such as replacing lights or checking building systems.
• Operate equipment such as saws, grinders, drills, electrical controls, and other shop tools with appropriate training and use of safety equipment.
• Performs project duties and responsibilities such as equipment repairs or remodeling projects.
• Prepare records and reports as required.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be required.
• Requires being on call during non-work hours in the event of plant problems or emergencies.
• May require some night and weekend work as some jobs cannot be completed when units are open.

Requirements

• Proof of High School Diploma (or GED or advanced degree)
• Three (3) years of maintenance experience with responsibilities for carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and related skills.
• Valid Washington State driver's license required for travel between NKC facilities.

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Benefit offerings for eligible employees (.6-1.0 FTE):

• Choice of 3 medical insurance plans: Premera Blue Cross (HDHP, Low Option PPO, High Option PPO)
• Delta Dental & Vision Services Plan
• 401 Retirement Plan, Employer Match dollar for dollar up to 4% of your wages and an additional 1% Discretionary Match
• Disability benefits: Short-term & Long-term Plans
• Life & AD&D Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $4,000 annually
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Scholarship Program
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 100% employer subsidized Commute/Transit Benefits available
• Paid Time Off (PTO) includes personal time off and holidays. Employees may earn up to 192 hours of PTO in their first year.
• Paid Sick Time (PST) - Employees will earn 1 hour for every 30 eligible hours of work.

Founded in 1962 as the world's first outpatient dialysis provider, Northwest Kidney Centers operates 19 dialysis clinics across the Puget Sound region in addition to hospital-based services and a large home-based dialysis program. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization and consistently rank among the top dialysis providers in the United States in quality of care, patient outcomes and transplant rates.

At Northwest Kidney Centers, teamwork, integrity, respect, excellence and stewardship guide our approach to how we work. We differentiate ourselves by our patient centered approach and active commitment to advancing kidney research and dialysis innovation. Key to our success is the compassion and expertise of our dedicated team of staff that care for those we serve.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northwest Kidney Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. NKC will not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Specifically, no employee will be discriminated against on the basis of their race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race, such as hairstyle or hair type), sex/gender, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, genetics/genetic markers, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Preboarding Requirements: At Northwest Kidney Centers, we are committed to maintaining a safe work environment for all employees and patients. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment background checks, drug screenings (we do not test for THC), employment verification and references, which are contingent to be hired on with NKC. These checks ensure we are in compliance with regulatory requirements and uphold our standards of safety, excellence, stewardship, and integrity. We value transparency and respect your privacy; any information obtained during these screenings will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to reach out to our People Team.

Please note: To protect our vulnerable patient population and our workforce, NKC strongly encourages all staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.