Facilities Management Specialist

Mercy Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a skilled Facilities Technician specializing in HVAC/Refrigeration to maintain hospital utilities and environmental systems. This role collaborates with supervisors, leads, and contractors to ensure safe, compliant operations and optimal patient experiences.

The position requires a minimum of 5 years of trade experience, journeyman-level credentials, and a valid driver’s license; a strong safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in building systems maintenance.
• Journeyman level program certificate preferred.
• HVAC/Refrigeration licensure/certification required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Complete and facilitate basic and complex work orders and Preventive Maintenance at direction of Supervisor or Dispatcher using staff and contractor resources.
• Coordinate with staff and contractors under Lead and Facilities Supervisor.
• Complete preventive maintenance procedures to manufacturer recommendations and regulations.
• Test and document regulated items; report status to Lead/Specialist II.
• Communicate work order status to department customers.

Skills

HVAC/Refrigeration

Blueprint reading

Preventive maintenance

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman level certificate

High school diploma

Tools

HVAC controls

Job description

Work Shift Day Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing and maintaining an environment that allows for the perfect patient experience. This is achieved by maintaining and repairing hospital utilities, equipment and environmental systems.

Job Duties/Essential Functions

• Complete and facilitate basic and complex work orders and Preventative Maintenance at direction of Supervisor or Dispatcher using staff and contractor resources. Serve as technical expert resource in a specific field of mechanical or building system trade.
• Ability to coordinate with any work using resources available to include staff and contractor resources reporting to Lead and Facilities Supervisor.
• Completes preventive maintenance procedures accurately and timely to ensure that all such work is performed to manufacturer's recommendations and by regulation.
• Conducts all required testing and documentation of regulated items within area of specialty. Correct deficiencies. Provides regular reporting to the Specialist II Lead regarding status of the testing and documentation.
• Able to communicate with customers informing of status of work orders and issues pertaining to their respective departments.
• Assists Lead and Facilities Supervisor in setting annual goals for reduction of utility usage.
• Advise Project Management staff during the design phases of project as to the best ways to integrate new work into the current systems.
• Reviews and inspects contracted work during construction to ensure it is in line with specifications and design intent. Reports discrepancies to the Project Manager.
• Professionally proficient in all building mechanical systems and facilities resource management.
• Designated coach and mentor for any assigned Mechanic II to ensure proficiency and continuity or staff resources.
• Resource leader for assigned system of expertise for on-call facilitation of issues within the facility.
• Responsible for performing all assigned PM tasking and reporting data to Specialist II (Lead) for their specialty area.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good written and oral skills.
• Self-starter, motivated to work hard.
• Works well with others.
• Looks for opportunities to improve facility and processes.
• Ability to use email and web-based software.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to plan and design system improvements.
• Specific Professional proficiency and expert knowledge in one trade specialty.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience required

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Journeyman level program certificate or equivalent is preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Must have Valid Driver’s License
• Must have and maintain a good driving record. Motor vehicle record will be reviewed as part of the background check prior to hire or transfer.
• One certification, license, or equivalency (validated years of experience – 5 years continuous work in that area) in the trade area of HVAC/Refrigeration. If licensure is secured, the employee must maintain licensure.

Physical Requirements

• Very Heavy: Exert 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 50lbs. of force frequently Pay Rate Type Hourly

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.