Title:  Facility Engineer | South | Fulltime | Nights Job

Summary

The Facility Engineer is responsible for operation of all infrastructure equipment to allow the facility site to conduct business in a safe and efficient manner on a daily basis. Ensures continuous operation and preventative maintenance on HVAC, Boilers, Chillers, Medical Gas Systems, emergency generators, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems are accomplished. Accountable for investigating and addressing failures and/or interruptions, timely to restore operations. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Thurs-Fri 8:00pm-6:00am; Sat 6:00pm - 6:00am; Wed 10:00pm - 6:00am

Education/Experience/Licensure

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge in system operations, including emergency procedures and in electrical, electronics, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, computerized monitoring and control systems, and other specialized equipment or control systems common to plant operations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to document test results and work completed to ensure code compliance, using MS Office formatted document.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize and maintain control of workflow for work activities from shift to shift.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Performs and oversees work orders for preventative maintenance, life safety testing and repairs on building systems including, but not limited to HVAC, pneumatic systems, chillers, generators, pumps, lift stations, medical gas systems, nurse call systems, compressors and refrigeration systems/devices. Assists O&M mechanics with repairs/requests.
• Ensures safe and continuous operation facility infrastructure equipment, including Fire Alarm/monitoring systems, back-up power generators and Automatic Transfer Switches. Documents testing and maintenance as required by code.
• Receives work requests and responds to and diagnoses trouble calls; dispatches to appropriate discipline.
• Repairs, adjusts and calibrates all facility infrastructure equipment, utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to initiate, track and document work completed.
• Serves as guide to sub-contractors that perform various jobs on site such as plumbing repairs, electrical repairs, generator repairs/PMs, chiller repairs/PMs, HVAC repairs/PMs and Life Safety testing according to code requirements.
• Understands and trains other Facilities Services Associates on the Environment of Care Utility Manual for the assigned Hospital.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Occasional travel outside hospital.
• The Associate is subject to noise: there is occasionally sufficient noise to cause the Associate to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• The Associate is subject to hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The Associate is subject to both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside.