Construction Engineer

• Position Summary

• Under general supervision, constructs, renovates, remodels and maintains structural areas of the Medical Center according to blueprints, construction documents, International Building Codes, JACHO and building specifications.

• Position Responsibilities

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Unit Specific Position Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints and diagrams to determine procedures and specifications of articles to be constructed.
• Frames walls with metal studs, installs door frames, windows and other related wall components. Installs drywall and wall system when complete.
• Installs suspended acoustical ceiling rails and tile at predetermined heights.
• Prepares existing substrate for laying flooring and installing base material.
• Involved with all phases of building alterations; demolition of existing walls, ceilings and fixtures, adding doors or windows to existing walls and finish carpentry work required at project completion.
• Determines quantities and orders materials for construction jobs according to plans.
• Make repairs to walls, ceilings, floors and other surfaces.
• Hangs and/or repairs wall coverings.
• Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and other structures.
• Installs hardware such as doorknobs, door closures and panic devices.
• Exhibits and promotes a cooperative team spirit.
• Performs other related work as required.
• Attends in-service meetings, educational programs, etc. to maintain current understanding of trends and changes relevant to the industry and finance in general.

• Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

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Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):

• Valid Iowa driver's license for the State of Iowa.

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Organizational Requirements:

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Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

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Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• At least three years of experience in building construction, utilizing the principles and techniques of the building trades.

• Demonstrated literacy in English to read and interpret plans a specifications.

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Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• None Specified