Chief Engineer

Lillibridge Healthcare Services Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Lillibridge Healthcare Services is seeking a Chief Maintenance Engineer to oversee full maintenance for an off-campus medical office building, handling repairs, preventative maintenance of HVAC, boilers, lighting, and life-safety systems while ensuring tenant satisfaction and safe operations.

You will manage budgets, staff, vendor relationships, and on-call emergencies, driving energy-saving initiatives and ensuring safety standards across the facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; two-year college/technical school preferred.
• Maryland 2nd Grade Stationary Engineer license required; 1st Grade preferred.
• CFC handling certification preferred.
• Must be in Baltimore, MD area with after-hours availability and on-call rotation.
• Ability to read blueprints; CAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with General Manager to design and manage preventive maintenance program and work orders.
• Oversee routine repairs and preventive maintenance on building equipment and systems.
• Respond to tenant calls and perform repairs or adjustments as needed.
• Perform daily rounds to maintain a safe, pleasant environment.
• Maintain maintenance records, budgets, contracts, and capital expenditure recommendations.
• Schedule tasks, preventive maintenance, and projects with staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for testing and inspections.
• Direct and train maintenance personnel; supervise performance and budgeting.
• Lead vendor oversight and energy-saving initiatives; implement improvement programs.

Skills

Team supervision

Emergency on-call

Energy savings initiatives

Blueprint reading

Budget preparation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year college/technical school preferred

Tools

CAD experience

Job description

Job Description: Lillibridge Healthcare Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ventas, delivering property management and leasing excellence with an outstanding record of tenant satisfaction. Lillibridge manages more than 22 million square feet of outpatient medical space across 36 states, providing prime medical office spaces to health systems and physicians seeking to expand their reach and deliver value to their communities.

About the Role

The Chief Maintenance Engineer is responsible for overseeing full maintenance responsibilities for an off-campus medical office building. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all general repairs and preventative maintenance of building systems, knowledge of various HVAC systems, steam and condensing boilers, utility savings efforts, lighting, and fire/life safety systems, as well as ensuring optimal client/tenant satisfaction. Additionally, this role will manage and maintain policies, procedures, standards and reporting related to all maintenance functions, including staffing, budgeting, contracts, and recommendations for capital expenditures. This role plays a key part in maintaining the reliability and performance of our buildings, creating safe, functional environments for tenants, clients, employees, and patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with General Manager to design, implement, and manage a computerized preventative maintenance program and work order system
• Oversee the operation and performance of routine repairs and preventative maintenance on building equipment and building systems efficiently and effectively
• Respond to tenant calls and perform necessary repairs or adjustments as appropriate
• Perform daily rounds of buildings and common areas to maintain a safe and pleasant environment
• Oversee completion of all work order documentation in accordance with departmental protocol
• Schedule daily tasks, preventative maintenance, and projects with maintenance staff
• Coordinate with General Manager and tenants for required system performance and equipment testing and inspections per regulatory standards
• Maintain engineering logs and complete required reports
• Review and update MSDS logbooks
• Maintain inventory of tools and equipment
• Maintain all mechanical rooms, storage areas, and shop areas in a clean and safe condition
• Assist with the monitoring of vendors and outside contractors as appropriate
• Direct and train maintenance personnel in the safe and effective operation of equipment and building systems
• Supervise, monitor and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of maintenance personnel and regularly inform General Manager of status
• Assist with the development of annual budgets and monitor adherence to budgeted financial targets
• Respond to emergency situations in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Assist with the implementation of ongoing improvement programs (i.e., Energy Star, LEED, etc)
• Lead requisition of supplies, materials, and vendor work with approval from General Manager
• Adhere to all safety standards, policies, procedures, and codes of conduct
• Report all pertinent events and activities to General Manager

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; successful completion of a two-year college/technical school preferred. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. 7 to 10 years of related work experience and technical training, preferably in healthcare, commercial real estate, or hospital environments. Maryland 2nd Grade Stationary Engineer license required; 1st Grade Stationary Engineer strongly preferred. CFC handling certification preferred. Must be located in Baltimore, MD area with availability for after-hours emergencies and participation in on-call rotation. Must be in office (onsite) 5 days a week. Basic aptitude for mathematics and ability to assist in maintenance budget preparation. Ability to lift and move 100-pound objects by applying proper body mechanics. Ability to read/understand blueprints, CAD experience preferred. Demonstrated experience in oversight of energy savings efforts and initiatives. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Why Choose Lillibridge

• Competitive pay and performance-based incentives
• 90% employer-covered health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 20 days of PTO to start + 11 paid holidays
• Stable, long-term career growth with a trusted national leader

The estimated base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $157,000 annually. This range reflects a good‑faith estimate of the base salary Ventas reasonably expects to pay at the time of posting. Actual base pay will be determined based on work location, skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and business needs. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other wellness benefits under applicable plan terms. Lillibridge is a Chicago-based healthcare real estate firm. Our parent company is Ventas Inc., a Fortune 500 REIT (www.ventasreit.com). As an industry leader, Lillibridge has decades of experience in healthcare real estate and specializes in advisory services, acquisition and development, and property management and leasing of medical office and ambulatory healthcare properties nationwide. One of the largest firms in this sector, we own / manage 24M sf across 450 healthcare properties in 32 states, 200+ markets and 160+ cities. More than 10M people a year visit our buildings to maintain their good health and get well.