Facilities Engineer

ERC Pathlight

$77K — $88K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree in a related engineering field or equivalent technical training required.
  • 3-5 years of hospital facility management or maintenance supervision experience required.
  • Extensive knowledge of Joint Commission, Life Safety, and Environment of Care standards crucial.
  • Familiarity with the Joint Commission survey process necessary.
  • Valid driver's license with a safe driving record required.
  • Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM) or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and perform maintenance and repairs on physical building and equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for facility operations.
  • Maintain documentation and conduct investigations regarding compliance issues.
  • Lead daily operations and delegate tasks to departmental staff.
  • Act as the primary contact for contractors and vendors regarding facility-related issues.
  • Provide on-call support for facility emergencies during week nights.
  • Manage the Facilities Help Desk for efficient response to work requests.
  • Collaborate with the COO on vendor contracts and oversee staff usage.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous Paid Time Off package.
  • Parental Leave benefits.
  • Retirement plan options.
  • Tuition reimbursement for educational growth.
  • Supportive workplace environment focused on mental health.
Full Job Description
This is a fully onsite, in-person role requiring 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday

What you'll be doing:

Coordinates / performs maintenance and repairs on the physical building, mechanical, electrical, kitchen, and laundry equipment, as well as plumbing and electrical fixtures, ensuring facilities are maintained in the best possible condition at all times. Coordinates / performs facilities operations activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Maintains documentation of compliance activities, files appropriate compliance reports, conducts internal investigation of compliance issues to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Direct oversight of building requirements to insure compliance with all regulatory requirements including Joint Commission Life Safety and Environment of Care standards
  • Take lead on day to day activities and delegate appropriate tasks to departmental staff
  • Acts as primary contact for contractors/ vendors for routine emergency building related issues related to maintenance, EOC (Environment of Care), Life Safety and project management needs
  • Provides on call coverage for week nights to support staff in facility emergencies.
  • Implements system creation for facility efficiencies including managing the Facilities Help Desk to ensure timely and effective response to work requests.
  • Works with COO overseeing contracts with vendors and works in conjunction with clinical and compliance staff to ensure proper usage and appropriate staffing
  • Attends OAC (Owner, Architect & Contractor) Meetings and works directly with construction management for regulatory compliance and warranty follow-up
  • Reconciles and tracks invoicing from vendors and provides feedback to accounting on changes needed
  • Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies for life safety and environment of care needs.
  • Able to travel 15% of the time

Education and/or Experience:
  • College degree in a related engineering field, formal apprenticeship program or technical school is required.
  • 3-5 years of hospital facility management, plant options or maintenance supervision experience is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of Joint Commission, Life Safety and Environment of Care standards required
  • Knowledge of Joint Commission survey process required

Required License or Certification:
  • Driver's license is required with safe driving record
  • Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM) or other relevant certification


The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.

Washington Pay Range

$37.02-$42.79 USD

What We Offer

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person's experience. That's why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged-personally, professionally, and at home.

When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.

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