Maintenance Engineer III

Job Summary

The Maintenance Engineer III is responsible for performing advanced maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting tasks on complex systems within a healthcare facility. This role ensures the reliability and safety of critical infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas, and/or emergency power systems. The Maintenance Engineer III also leads maintenance projects, ensures compliance with healthcare regulations, and provides mentorship to junior engineers.

Essential Functions

• Counsults with hospital departments, contractors, and vendors to ensure maintenance activities align with hospital priorities and do not disrupt patient care.

• Responds to fire alarms, disaster alerts, and security incidents as a key member of the response team.

• 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.

• 5-7 years in facilities maintenance, with a minimum of three (3) years in a healthcare or hospital environment required.

• 1-2 years of expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and medical gas systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting techniques for complex building systems.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission standards, OSHA regulations, and fire safety codes.

• Proficiency in using CMMS software for managing work orders and tracking maintenance activities.

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to support junior technicians.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, especially in high-pressure situations.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic healthcare environment.

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 required.

• Licensed Maintenance Electrician required or Certified HVAC Technician required or PLUMBER - Licensed Plumber required.

• Certified in at least one level of Freon safety, removal, fill and use required.