Chief Engineer

Lillibridge Healthcare Services Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Lillibridge Healthcare Services Inc. is seeking a Chief Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance for a portfolio of medical office buildings in Indianapolis.

You will manage preventive maintenance, coordinate work orders, and drive budgets, contracts, and capital expenditures to ensure safe, reliable facilities for patients and tenants. Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in maintenance, a two-year technical degree or equivalent experience, and strong Excel/CAD skills.

Qualifications

• Two-year college/technical school completed or 7–10 years related experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CFC handling certification preferred.
• Must be located in Indianapolis area and onsite 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance for medical office buildings portfolio.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance program and work orders.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and capital expenditure recommendations.
• Ensure safety, reliability, and energy efficiency of building systems.

Education

Two-year degree or technical training

Tools

Excel

CAD

Job description

Lillibridge, the property management and leasing subsidiary of Ventas, manages more than 22 million square feet of outpatient medical space and research properties across 35 states. As a long-standing partner to leading healthcare providers, Lillibridge delivers and maintains high-quality environments for health systems, physicians, and medical service groups nationwide - ensuring every building supports safe, efficient, and exceptional care.

About the Role

The Chief Maintenance Engineer is to oversee full maintenance responsibilities for a portfolio of on and off-campus medical office buildings. Responsibilities to include, but not limited to, all general repairs and preventative maintenance of building systems, knowledge of various HVAC systems, utility savings efforts, lighting, and fire/life safety systems, to ensure optimal client/tenant satisfaction. Position to manage and maintain policies and procedures, standards and reporting related to all maintenance functions, including 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, and patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates with General Manager to design, implement, and manage a computerized preventative maintenance program and work order system
• Oversees the operation and performance of routine repairs and preventative maintenance on building equipment and building systems efficiently and effectively
• Responds to tenant calls and performs necessary repairs or adjustments as appropriate
• Performs daily rounds of buildings and common areas to maintain a safe and pleasant environment
• Oversee completion all work order documentation in accordance with departmental protocol
• Schedules daily tasks, preventative maintenance, and projects with maintenance staff
• Maintains engineering logs and completes required reports
• Review and update MSDS logbooks
• Maintains inventory of tools and equipment
• Maintains all mechanical rooms, storage areas, shop areas, in a clean and safe condition
• Assists with the monitoring of vendors and outside contractors as appropriate
• Directs and trains maintenance personnel in the safe and effective operation of equipment and building systems
• Supervises monitors and evaluates the performance and effectiveness of maintenance personnel and regularly informs General Manager of status
• Assists with the development of annual budgets and monitors adherence to budgeted financial targets
• Responds to emergency situations in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Assists with the implementation of ongoing improvement programs (i.e., Energy Star, LEED, etc)
• Requisitions supplies, materials, and vendor work with approval from General Manager
• Adheres to all safety standards, policies & procedures, and codes of conduct
• Reports all pertinent events and activities to General Manager

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a two-year college/technical school, or 7 to 10 years of related work experience and technical training, medical office building experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required
• CFC handling certification preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Must be located in Indianapolis, IN area
• Must be in office (onsite) 5 days a week, and participate in an on-call rotation
• Basic aptitude for mathematics and ability to assist maintenance budget preparation
• Ability to lift and move 100-pound objects by applying proper body mechanics
• Ability to read/understand blueprints, CAD experience preferred
• Must be proficient in Excel
• 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 $84,000.00 - $105,000.00 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.