CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER

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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 • 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.