Facilities Engineer

Gillette Children's•St Paul, MN

1d•$32 - $48

About The Position

The Facilities Engineer performs corrective and preventative maintenance including installation, adjustment, cleaning and repairs for the buildings and grounds mechanical infrastructure including pools, facilities equipment and systems in accordance with Gillette Children’s standards. This position is second shift although has flexibility to be scheduled 5 days for 8-hour shifts or 4 days for 10-hour shifts and will require to be on-call at night every 6th week Mon-Sun. Knowledge of all building trades and ensures efficiency and reliability of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, medical gas, HVAC, building automation and other essential hospital and/or clinic systems to support a safe and healing environment.â¯ Provides leadership and training to new employees and can fill a ‘train-the-trainer’ role for new procedures for maintenance staff. The Facilities Engineer II assists the department supervisor and manager in developing preventive maintenance standards, improving delivery of maintenance services, problem solving and critical thinking related to facility and maintenance systems. They are a resource to other EOC staff, and work with vendors, contractors, Regions maintenance staff, landlords and others as applicable. They are knowledgeable with and are able to communicate effectively about services provided by Regions Hospital (including, HVAC, med gas, chilled water, steam, etc.).â¯ Compensation & Benefits Information: The hourly wage for this opportunity is $31.73 to $47.60 with a median wage of $39.67. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above. $1.25 weekend/evening/night differential is available for this position.

Requirements

Required 2 year technical degree & 1 year maintenance work experience in the following areas: low voltage, electronics, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and pneumatics, preferably in an acute care environment.
Or 3 years technical work experience in the following areas: low voltage, electronics, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and pneumatics.
Knowledge of Building Automation Systems (programming / troubleshooting / reporting / data analysis) to ensure efficient operation.
Basic knowledge of life safety codes and regulations, including but not limited to Joint Commission
Some knowledge of the healthcare environment
Proficient in reading and verifying construction documents, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical schematics and shop drawings
Ability to understand detailed maintenance / service instructions.
Good oral and written and communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work effectively in teams
Ability to work overtime when necessary to support high priority requests or meet project goals.
Flexibility to work on several projects at the same time
Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record
Ability to carry an assigned cell phone daily and the on-call pager on a rotating basis
Excellent customer service skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365(Word, Excel and Outlook)
Dedication to working safely
Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

Experience with HVAC equipment (operations/maintenance)
Pool water system knowledge
Refrigerant handling certified
MN Special Class Boilers License
MN Certified Pool Operator License

Responsibilities

Performs routine and preventative maintenance on all existing and new equipment/fixtures/furniture/finishes.
Completes and documents monthly Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules across all Gillette sites.
Diagnose problems with equipment and correct/repair
Document all work performed to provide continuous history of servicing
Work within an electronic work request system (footprints or similar)
Monitors and maintains adequate supplies/materials in the crib necessary to perform the job and meet budget parameters
Monitors and adjusts HVAC systems through Building Automation System (BAS) as required
Coordinates between vendors and contractors to assist with repairs, installation and remodels as necessary
Ensures quality repairs to equipment and furnishings meets Gillette standards
Moves/installs equipment and furnishings meet Gillette standards.
Interacts with all “customers” including patients, their families, and the general public, in a timely manner that promotes excellence and a positive image of Gillette Children’s and its services
Provides quality management of outside maintenance resources.
Works with non-Gillette vendors or subcontractors across all Gillette Metro locations
Procures correct replacement parts (through Gillette Purchasing system) for all repairs and Preventative Maintenance
Coordinates with Regions Hospital maintenance staff as needed for 200 University Avenue site mechanical/electrical/key control & lock replacement issues
Works with Facilities project managers to coordinate assistance on project related tasks
Responsible for continuous quality assurance through quality management.
Properly document all actions taken on each work request, including time spent and materials/parts consumed
Assures proper Finance account numbers are charged on a task by task basis
Assures work request is addressed promptly and that work is performed quickly and thoroughly
Assists manager/supervisor in assessing changes in workload
Acts as a source of information and a resource for the hospital on maintenance.
Assists departments in finding alternate solutions to maintenance problems if an identified solution won't work.
Maintains safe driving practices while using maintenance van, including daily inspection of vehicle.
Provides routine maintenance as scheduled.
Follows quality theme: “Do it right the first time”