Maintenance Engineer II - FT Days

Job Summary

The Maintenance Engineer II supports the Building Operations department at Carlsbad Medical Center, located at 2430 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM. Hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm, with occasional flexibility due to projects and emergencies.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoots and performs repairs on mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems, as well as hospital-specific equipment.
• Responds to work request or trouble calls and pages in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensures all maintenance activities meet safety regulations and hospital standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, Joint Commission).
• Addresses urgent repair requests and resolve critical issues, minimizing disruptions to hospital operations.
• Performs regular inspections and maintain the condition of hospital buildings and infrastructure.
• Keeps accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and equipment performance for management reporting.
• Maintains detailed logs of maintenance work, service reports, and equipment status for management oversight.
• Quickly addresses and resolves critical maintenance issues to minimize disruptions to hospital operations and patient care.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or formal training in facility maintenance, mechanical systems, or a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in facilities maintenance, engineering, or related roles required.
• 3-5 years of experience in facilities maintenance, engineering, or related roles in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas systems).
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repair techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with hospital staff, vendors, and contractors.
• Ability to perform operations on high pressure boilers, emergency generators, and fire alarm panes in an emergency.

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State required.
• Licensed Steam Boiler and Refrigeration within the first six (6) months of employment if applicable by state required.
• Licensed Maintenance Electrician required or Certified HVAC Technician required or PLUMBER - Licensed Plumber required.