Operating Engineer

Posted Jul 20, 2026

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1961, Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a 65-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Arroyo Grande, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including, emergency care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has the only inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Center between Salinas and Santa Barbara.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Operating Engineer, you will independently perform journeyman-level duties, responsible for daily operational issues concerning the energy plant, hospital, and associated equipment/systems.Every day, you will design, construct, install, or maintain building systems and equipment, ensuring safety, functionality, efficiency, and occupant comfort. You will also monitor equipment/system problems and recommend solutions for optimal facility performance.Success in this role requires extensive technical expertise, a strong commitment to safety and efficiency, excellent problem-solving, and autonomous work with high operational standards.

  • Takes hourly water temperature readings.
  • Conducts water tests every four hours.
  • Makes rounds of hospital building at least twice in the shift.
  • Checks engineering logs at each nursing station.
  • Performs minor repairs as needed.
  • Provides assistance to security section when needed.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Journeyman Status Knowledge and experience in multiple trades
  • None, upon hire

 

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