Facilities Engineer

Zelis; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Zelis seeks a Facilities Engineer to manage preventive maintenance and repairs across building, industrial systems, equipment and grounds. The role collaborates with the St.

Louis facility team to ensure electrical, fire/life safety, chiller and HVAC systems function smoothly, while applying safety and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include reviewing work orders, estimating materials, coordinating third-party trades, and maintaining engineering records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum five years of related experience and/or trade school training.
• Five to seven years cumulative building experience in facilities maintenance.
• Experience with utility systems found in commercial buildings.
• Universal CFC certification preferred and building automation/EMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion Zelis IMPACT values including innovation, growth mindset, people first, agility, collaboration and trust.
• Adhere to codes, regulations, and safety directives related to building operations.
• Review work orders; estimate time/materials and order supplies.
• Oversee all production facility activities with the St. Louis team to ensure systems operate properly.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot pumps, motors, plumbing and HVAC equipment.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs within annual budgets.
• Arrange third-party contractor support as needed.
• Identify safety hazards and complete required training.
• Maintain licenses and certifications as applicable.
• Alert management to building discrepancies.
• Maintain engineering logs and data sheets; manage work orders in CMMS.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Building automation

CMMS

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Infrared cameras

Multimeters

Job description

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for managing and performing basic to complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair within the building, industrial systems, equipment and grounds. Working under limited supervision, this associate will monitor building system operations and performance. Apply several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling. This role will flex in to assist operations with maintenance of Zelis specific Die Cutting equipment as it pertains to normal preventative maintenance and troubleshooting mechanical/electrical issues.

What You’ll Do:

• Champion the Zelis IMPACT values (Drive INNOVATION, Growth MINDSET, PEOPLE First, Act w/AGILITY, COLLABORATION, Build TRUST)
• Expected to align with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Orders necessary materials and supplies to finish the tasks.
• Oversee all production facility activities while working closely with the St Louis facility team to ensure all systems are working properly. This would include but not limited to inspection and operation of all building systems and infrastructure within the facilities, including electrical, fire/life safety, chiller and associated steam-related equipment, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls,) lighting, temperature control systems, general construction (painting, doors, locks) and Zelis specific mechanical equipment.
• General industrial maintenance skills and ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Performs maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs Pumps, Motors, Plumbing, and HVAC Equipment
• Manage a preventive maintenance program within the confines of an annual budget. This includes aspects of heating, air conditioning, maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, review and recommendation of changes to preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance procedures.
• Arrange for and manage appropriate third-party contractor support as needed i.e. Licensed trades person or professional.
• Identify safety hazards within the building and complete all safety and related training per month.
• Maintain licenses and certifications as applicable
• Responsible for alerting management of building discrepancies.
• Responsible for keeping records of building rounds and readings, all engineering logs, and engineering data sheets.
• Manages work orders and helps create preventive maintenance schedules using CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)

What You’ll Bring to Zelis:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of five years of related experience and/or trade school training.
• Extensive experience in the facilities maintenance field, backed by five (5) - seven (7) years of cumulative building experience
• Experience with utility systems found in commercial buildings
• Universal CFC certification preferred.
• Experience with building automation/EMS preferred
• Proficient in electrical diagnostic including schematical reading and use of multimers, infrared cameras, and other diagnostic tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
• Ability to work extended hours and maintain a flexible schedule as needed to provide off-hours emergency maintenance support
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Make decisions with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work. Must maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Based on business needs, the position requires flexibility to work off shifts and/or cover partial weekends. Must be able to provide off-hours emergency maintenance coverage
• Trade certification or other related craft