Plant Engineer
primehealthcare
FULL TIME
Plant Engineer
valleychildrens· LE01 Valley Children's Hospital
About this role
About Us:
The Plant Services Department has two teams that maintain all buildings on our 500-acre campus as well as our multiple regional locations throughout the state. We have our maintenance team that services, maintains and repairs building equipment, interior walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, restroom fixtures, televisions and DVD/VCR, locks & keys, doors and hardware, lighting, minor plumbing, fleet vehicles, medical gas cylinders. We also have an engineering team that services, maintains, and repairs the hospital’s emergency power generation equipment, electrical distribution system, domestic water system, sewer lines and lift station, storm water, steam system, HVAC, lighting, pneumatic tube system. The department also ensures the reliability of the facilities’ Life Safety components. These components include our fire alarm system, fire sprinkler systems, egress illumination and smoke stop compartment systems, performing fire drills and are first responders for the campus. In addition to these duties, the plant engineering team also maintains and services: kitchen equipment, surgical tables, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, parking lot & exterior lighting.
Job Summary:
The Lead Plant Engineer provides technical leadership, coordination, and oversight for the Plant Engineering and Utility Engineer teams in support of hospital operations, off‑site facilities, and central plant systems. This position serves as a working lead—performing skilled maintenance duties while also supporting workload distribution, training, quality control, and daily operational oversight. The role is intended to alleviate workload on the Manager of Plant Services and strengthen frontline supervision, ensuring efficient completion of preventive maintenance, rapid response to equipment issues, and improved continuity of operations across hospital and offsite locations.Qualifications:
Education
- High School Diploma (required) And
- Equivalent Related experience (required)
- Associates Degree In related discipline (preferred) Or
- Program Trade schooling (preferred)
Work Experience
- Refrigeration and air conditioning
Fire monitoring and life‑safety systems
Electrical systems and motor controls
Boiler and steam systems
Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and pneumatic control systems
(required)
Skills and Abilities
- Provide daily leadership, direction, and technical guidance to Plant Engineers and Utility Engineer staff. Lead, schedule, and prioritize work assignments to ensure efficient operations and compliance with organizational standards. Mentor, train, and develop team members to enhance skills, performance, and readiness for increased responsibility.
Oversee maintenance workflows, ensuring timely completion of preventive and corrective work orders. Collaborate with management and other departments to support operational needs, project planning, and resource allocation. Ensure adherence to safety policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices across all maintenance activities. Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation Range:
$35.85 - $53.35Workshift:
Varied (United States of America)Position Exempt:
NoFTE %:
100Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Daily Hours:
8Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Plant Engineer role at valleychildrens?
The listed salary for this Plant Engineer position at valleychildrens is USD 36–53. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Plant Engineer position at valleychildrens located?
This Plant Engineer role at valleychildrens is based in Madera, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Plant Engineer role at valleychildrens full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Plant Engineer role in the LE01 Valley Children's Hospital department at valleychildrens.
Which team or department does the Plant Engineer at valleychildrens belong to?
This Plant Engineer position is part of the LE01 Valley Children's Hospital department at valleychildrens. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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Plant Engineer
valleychildrens · 💰 USD 36–53
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