Engineer MP
Company : Legacy Health
Location : Tualatin, OR, 97062-7706
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 9 January 2026
Overview
Each member of our Legacy community contributes in a meaningful way to the exceptional care we provide. As an Engineer, your expertise in maintaining and repairing physical plant systems, buildings, and equipment ensures our campus operates efficiently—creating a safe and welcoming environment for patients and visitors. If you're looking to join a healthcare team dedicated to improving lives, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.
Responsibilities
Operates, maintains, and repairs physical plant systems, buildings, and equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation in support of patient care and facility services.
Repairs and maintains equipment across all building areas to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
Maintains building systems, structures, and fixtures in a clean, usable, and visually appealing condition that enhances comfort for patients, staff, and visitors.
Demonstrates working knowledge of physical plant systems to support effective troubleshooting and repair.
Operates and maintains fire safety and life safety systems to ensure full compliance with safety regulations and organizational standards.
Conducts routine testing of fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and other safety devices; participates in and leads fire drills.
Prioritizes and completes maintenance requests and work orders in a timely manner to meet customer and operational needs.
Prepares and processes appropriate documentation for all maintenance and repair work, including work orders, records, and service logs.
Plans, purchases, and tracks materials required for completing assigned tasks; issues purchase order numbers and ensures proper documentation (e.g., packing slips, receipts).
Maintains a clean and organized workspace within engineering areas and ensures proper storage of tools and equipment.
Moves furniture and equipment as needed to support facility needs.
Establishes clear, courteous, and timely communication with customers, co-workers, and supervisors to support collaboration and service excellence.
Reports any unsafe conditions promptly to supervisors and contributes to maintaining a safe work environment.
Participates in educational programs, in-service training, and ongoing development to stay current with best practices and code compliance.
Qualifications
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent
Experience:
- Minimum four years work experience at journeyman level with comparable equipment and systems or completion of apprenticeship program.
- Hospital engineering experience preferred.
Licensure
- Current valid applicable state driver’s license and a driving record that meets insurance carrier requirements.
- Limited Maintenance Industrial Electrician license preferred.
Pay Range
USD $47.13 - USD $47.13 /Hr.Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
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Frequently asked questions
The Engineer MP at Legacy Health ensures critical physical plant systems run smoothly, directly supporting patient care by maintaining building safety and efficiency. Their role blends technical expertise with healthcare facility needs, creating a safe environment that promotes well-being within the Tualatin community.
For an Engineer MP in Oregon, possessing a valid state driver’s license is essential, while a limited maintenance industrial electrician license is highly preferred. Such credentials enhance compliance with regional safety codes and streamline maintenance of medical facility systems.
Daily hurdles include troubleshooting complex equipment failures, coordinating timely repairs to avoid disrupting patient services, and ensuring all safety protocols for fire and life systems are strictly followed, demanding both technical skill and proactive communication.
Tualatin's growing healthcare infrastructure is increasing demand for skilled facility engineers. Candidates with hospital engineering backgrounds and multi-disciplinary maintenance skills find enhanced opportunities due to expanding services and a focus on patient safety.
At $47.13 per hour, this salary aligns competitively with regional averages for experienced building engineers, reflecting Legacy Health’s commitment to attracting qualified professionals capable of maintaining high safety and operational standards.
Progression often leads from hands-on maintenance roles to supervisory or specialized engineering positions, leveraging experience with complex hospital systems. Opportunities include moving into engineering management or project leadership in healthcare infrastructure.
Legacy Health fosters an inclusive, mission-driven environment emphasizing collaboration and continuous learning. Engineers benefit from supportive teamwork and access to ongoing training, which enhances job satisfaction and professional growth in a healthcare setting.
Applicants typically bring at least four years of journeyman-level experience in facility or mechanical engineering roles, preferably with hospital systems. Completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on expertise is crucial to effectively manage complex healthcare infrastructure.
Yes, Legacy Health encourages participation in educational programs and in-service training to keep skills sharp and ensure compliance with evolving safety codes, supporting career advancement and technical proficiency within their engineering teams.
Unlike standard commercial facilities, Legacy Health’s Engineer MP must prioritize life safety systems like fire alarms and sprinkler testing integral to patient safety, alongside routine maintenance, requiring specialized knowledge of healthcare facility regulations and emergency preparedness.