Maintenance Engineer III
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Job Location:
Fort Wayne, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
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.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
- Matching 401(k)
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
- Rewards & Recognition Programs
- Exclusive Discount and Perks*
Essential Functions - Conducts rounds of all areas including equipment rooms and mechanical rooms to ensure security and proper functioning of systems.
- Performs advanced maintenance troubleshooting and repairs on critical systems including HVAC electrical plumbing medical gas systems backup power elevators lighting and/or other infrastructure.
- Oversees the maintenance and repair of essential healthcare systems such as medical gas systems sterilization units and emergency power systems ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Ensures all maintenance activities adhere to Joint Commission standards OSHA regulations fire safety codes and healthcare-specific guidelines maintaining documentation for audits and inspections.
- Leads emergency maintenance efforts during off-hours weekends and holidays to minimize disruptions caused by system failures.
- Maintains repairs and calibrates HVAC equipment control systems ensuring optimal performance.
- Uses the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record maintenance activities manage work orders and track inventory.
- Coordinates 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.
- Performs assigned security rounds and ensures access areas are locked and unlocked per policy and procedure.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 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
State Specific Requirements
- New Mexico: Medical Gas (Med/Gas) Certification and/or Pipefitters Certification preferred.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
For more than 40 years, CHS has been developing and operating healthcare delivery systems committed to helping people get well and live healthier.
