Maintenance Engineer III - FT (Mon-Fri)

Community Health Systems•Palmer, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer III performs advanced maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on complex systems at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, a healthcare facility in Palmer, Alaska. The role helps ensure the reliability and safety of critical infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas, and emergency power systems. The engineer also leads maintenance projects, supports regulatory compliance, and mentors junior engineers. The position is part of the Building Operations department and works alongside the Director of Plant Operations, Facility Manager, and maintenance team. The engineer performs general maintenance and repairs throughout hospital buildings and uses a work-order system to create and close work orders. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Participation in a rotating on-call roster is required, and hours may occasionally fluctuate for projects or emergencies.

Requirements

Five to seven years of facilities maintenance experience, including at least three years in a healthcare or hospital environment.
Advanced knowledge of maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting techniques for complex building systems.
Familiarity with Joint Commission standards, OSHA regulations, infection control procedures, and fire safety codes.
Proficiency using CMMS software to manage work orders and track maintenance activities.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, especially in high-pressure situations.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Valid in-state driver's license.
Licensed Steam Boiler and Refrigeration credential required within the first six months of employment.
One of the following is required: Licensed Maintenance Electrician, Certified HVAC Technician, or Licensed Plumber.
Certification in at least one level of Freon safety, removal, fill, and use.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or formal training in facility maintenance, mechanical systems, or a related field.
One to two years of expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and medical gas systems.
Experience in a healthcare setting, including experience with medical gas systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct rounds of hospital areas, equipment rooms, and mechanical rooms to check security and system operation.
Perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on critical systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas, backup power, elevators, lighting, and other infrastructure.
Oversee maintenance and repair of essential healthcare systems such as medical gas systems, sterilization units, and emergency power systems, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Ensure maintenance activities follow Joint Commission standards, OSHA regulations, fire safety codes, and healthcare-specific guidelines, and maintain documentation for audits and inspections.
Lead emergency maintenance efforts during off-hours, weekends, and holidays to minimize disruptions caused by system failures.
Maintain, repair, and calibrate HVAC equipment control systems.
Use the CMMS to record maintenance activities, manage work orders, and track inventory.
Coordinate maintenance activities with hospital departments, contractors, and vendors to align with hospital priorities and avoid disruption to patient care.
Respond to fire alarms, disaster alerts, and security incidents as a member of the response team.
Perform assigned security rounds and ensure access areas are locked and unlocked according to policy and procedure.
Perform general maintenance and repairs across hospital buildings, including plumbing, HVAC, medical gases, electrical systems, fire alarms, nurse call systems, and TV systems.
Create and close work orders using the work-order system.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance, comply with policies and standards, and perform other duties as assigned.
Mentor junior engineers and technicians.