The Engineering Department is responsible for operating and maintaining the Hospital facilities and equipment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Upland campus, which includes the main hospital and Buildings 685, 901, 1125, and 1148, contains over 1.2 million square feet on 26.5 acres. Rancho San Antonio Medical Center represents an additional 80,000 square feet and nearly 9 acres.

The Hospital has been described as a "mini city," and our Engineering Department is responsible for the complex systems contributing to its safe and efficient operation. Using a state-of-the-art cogeneration system, the Hospital generates its own electricity and produces steam for heating and cooling, saving over $1.5 million in utility costs each year. The Engineering Department is responsible for performing preventive maintenance on over 8,000 pieces of equipment. The Department oversees all new construction, as well as the Hospital's safety improvement programs including the management of utilities, fire prevention, and equipment. The gardening staff diligently maintains the Hospital's grounds, while the painters and carpenters ensure that the Hospital's buildings retain their pristine appearance.

Personal Electrical/Mechanical Equipment
For the safety of our patients and staff, all electrically powered patient equipment used within the Hospital must have an incoming safety inspection. Examples may include personal computers, radios, or electric shavers. If you bring any such device into the Hospital, please notify your nurse upon admission to the Hospital. Our staff engineers will perform the required inspection in a timely manner.