Engineering Specialist Lead

About the Role

Assists with assigning and scheduling daily operations of Facilities Engineering. Responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance of assigned equipment. Coordinates Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities for assigned equipment. Assists other sections/areas in troubleshooting complex mechanical problems.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains equipment for plumbing, HVAC, life safety, pumps, exhaust fans, pneumatic tube systems, building automation, Med Gas systems, electrical equipment, and nurse call systems.
• Maintains all equipment to ensure drawings are current and changes are permanently documented.
• Provides routine equipment training for all staff.
• Schedules personnel and assists to keep preventative maintenance system at 100% completion rate.
• Ensures assigned work is completed on time and schedules the repair of equipment.
• Reports to supervisor on the general condition of facilities and progress of work underway.
• Assists supervisor in maintaining written records of mechanical equipment maintenance, PM, and periodic inspections as required by regulatory agencies (e.g., DPH, Joint Commission).
• Estimates and acquires materials needed to complete jobs and evaluates on-site stock for critical utility equipment.
• Develops scopes of work for projects and provides oversight of outside contractors.
• Organizes shutdowns and major repairs in conjunction with the supervisor, ensuring work is performed safely and proper Lockout/Tagout procedures are followed.
• Supplements staff in the completion of work assignments and provides technical oversight to ensure adequate job completion and technical competence of personnel.
• Responds to emergency calls and assists technicians on medical gas, vacuum leaks, fire systems, etc. Participates in emergency Call-Back plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned.
• Seven (7) years of maintenance experience preferred. Hospital/Healthcare experience preferred.
• In lieu of the education and experience requirements, an Associate degree (technical/trade) and 5 years of maintenance experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• One of the following certifications: Journeyman Plumber, Licensed Stationary Engineer, HVAC/NATE certification, Journeyman Electrician, Journeyman Unlimited Air Conditioning (Preferred).
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification, National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), or Med Gas certification (Preferred).
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier).
• Mathematical skills and effective data conversion abilities.

Schedule

Day shift