Building Engineer

10100 Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance

Job summary

Children's National Rehabilitation and Specialized Care Center (RSC) seeks a Building Engineer to maintain a safe, reliable hospital environment. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspect and repair MEP systems, and ensure regulatory compliance across FDA, Joint Commission and local codes.

Responsibilities include daily rounds, documenting readings, and coordinating with multiple teams to minimize downtime while supporting patient care and family-centered services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 10 years of hospital/building maintenance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on hospital equipment, building systems and utilities.
• Conduct daily building rounds and monitor system readings.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and utility systems.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Effective communication

Blueprints & schematics

Reading manuals

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Energy management software

Facilities management programs

Job description

1731 Bunker Hill Road NE Washington, DC 20017 Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10497 Engineering Pay Range $29.54 - $49.24 Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday 5am - 3:30pm

Children's National Rehabilitation and Specialized Care Center (RSC) provides family-centered medical and therapy services for children from infancy through age 21 with complex medical conditions. Our inpatient programs deliver transitional medical care and rehabilitation, helping children safely move from acute care settings to home. Our outpatient services extend this care through ongoing, individualized medical and therapy support in a family-focused environment. At RSC, you'll be part of an interdisciplinary team of highly skilled and compassionate professionals who are committed to making a meaningful difference. Our clinicians collaborate closely to deliver innovative, personalized care and the most advanced rehabilitation services in the region. We invite you to grow your career with us while helping children reach their fullest potential.

What You'll Do

As a Building Engineer at Children's National Rehabilitation & Specialized Care Center (RSC), you will play an essential role in maintaining a safe, reliable, and comfortable environment for our patients, families, staff, and visitors. In this hands-on position, you will perform preventive maintenance on hospital equipment, building systems, and essential utilities to ensure optimal performance and regulatory compliance. You will conduct routine building rounds, monitor and document system readings, identify potential issues, and respond proactively to maintenance needs. Leveraging your knowledge of building trades and healthcare facility operations, you will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and utility systems that support patient care. Your work will help ensure the continuous, efficient operation of critical hospital infrastructure while contributing to a safe and healing environment for everyone who enters our facility.

What You'll Need

Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience 10 years of experience in building maintenance and operation in a hospital, industrial or institutional setting. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• An understanding of the Joint Commission, DC Department of Health, local fire marshal, OSHA, EPA and other appropriate agencies regulations, standards and requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to complete multiple priorities and make appropriate decisions to ensure completion of tasks within time constraints.
• Ability to develop and present oral and written presentations.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and associated software including energy management and facilities management programs.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, drawings and operations manuals.

Required License and Certifications

• DC Third Class Steam Engineers or MD 1st Class Steam Engineers license within one 18 months of employment. 1 1/2 Yrs (Required)
• EPA Universal Certification in Refrigerant Transition and Recovery. (Preferred)

Functional Accountabilities

Performs preventive maintenance, corrective and emergency repairs on the Hospital’s equipment and utility systems. Conduct daily building rounds/tour, report problems to Director of Engineering. Comply with the department Lock-out Tag-out policy when performing PMs/repairs. Performs general building repairs to the interior and exterior of facility. Complete required orientation, annual training and in-services. Also ensures all competencies are maintained. Ensures timely and cooperative inter- and intra-departmental relationships and communications throughout the hospital and the system and with individuals external to the hospital and system. Follows all hospital and system policies and procedures. Keeps Director Engineering appropriately informed about all significant issues and problems and seeks their counsel when necessary. Ensure familiarization with the hospital and department safety plan and execute all job responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains skills, licensure, regulatory requirements and credentials needed to perform assigned duties. Promotes the "RELATE" (Reassure, Explain, Listen, Answer, Take Action, Express Appreciation) culture and a culture of Family/Patient-Center Care. Ensures familiarization with laws, regulations and standards, including those governing professional practice/ requirements specified by Joint Commission/DOH and other relevant regulatory agencies and organizations. Responsible for, physical cleanliness and appearance of the physical plant. Perform minor repairs furniture cribs, beds and other items as needed. May perform other duties in addition to those outlined in this job description.

What You’ll Receive

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us

Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.

Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.

Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law.