Facility Engineer | South Hospital | Full Time | Day Shift

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals is seeking a Facility Engineer responsible for the safe operation of all facility infrastructure equipment. This role ensures continuous operation, maintenance, and repairs on HVAC, generators, and other systems critical to facility operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in a high-pressure environment, relevant certifications, and strong problem-solving skills. The position requires keen attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Requires 5-7 years in operational/maintenance high-pressure steam plant environment.
• First-Class Steam Operating Engineer certification is required.
• EPA Universal Certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work orders for maintenance and repairs on building systems.
• Ensure safe operation of facility infrastructure equipment.
• Receive and respond to trouble calls.

Skills

Knowledge in system operations

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to organize and maintain control of workflow

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Facility Engineer is responsible for operation of all infrastructure equipment to allow the facility site to conduct business in a safe and efficient manner on a daily basis. Ensures continuous operation and preventative maintenance on HVAC, boilers, chillers, medical gas systems, emergency generators, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems are accomplished. Accountable for investigating and addressing failures and/or interruptions, timely to restore operations. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Responsibilities

• Performs and oversees work orders for preventative maintenance, life safety testing and repairs on building systems including, but not limited to HVAC, pneumatic systems, chillers, generators, pumps, lift stations, medical gas systems, nurse call systems, compressors and refrigeration systems/devices.
• Assists O&M mechanics with repairs/requests.
• Ensures safe and continuous operation of facility infrastructure equipment, including Fire Alarm/monitoring systems, back‑up power generators and Automatic Transfer Switches.
• Documents testing and maintenance as required by code.
• Receives work requests and responds to and diagnoses trouble calls; dispatches to appropriate discipline.
• Repairs, adjusts and calibrates all facility infrastructure equipment, utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to initiate, track and document work completed.
• Serves as guide to sub‑contractors that perform various jobs on site such as plumbing repairs, electrical repairs, generator repairs/PMs, chiller repairs/PMs, HVAC repairs/PMs and Life Safety testing according to code requirements.
• Understands and trains other Facilities Services Associates on the Environment of Care Utility Manual for the assigned Hospital.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education and Training

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Work Experience

• Operational/maintenance high‑pressure steam plant environment 5–7 years.

Licenses and Certifications

• First-Class Steam Operating Engineer – Shelby County.
• EPA Universal Certification – Environmental Protection Agency.
• First-Class Refrigeration Engineer – Shelby County.
• Class D Driver License – Tennessee.
• First-Class Proficiency Contractors License – Shelby County (Preferred).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge in system operations, including emergency procedures and in electrical, electronics, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, computerized monitoring and control systems, and other specialized equipment or control systems common to plant operations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to document test results and work completed to ensure code compliance, using MS Office formatted document.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize and maintain control of workflow for work activities from shift to shift.

Supervision

No supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job, except that the incumbent may occasionally assign duties or demonstrate various job responsibilities to other Associates.

Physical Demands

• Exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Occasional travel outside hospital.
• Exposure to noise: may require speaking over ambient noise level.
• Hazards: proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or chemicals.
• Physical activities: climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• Medium work – exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• Close visual acuity required for tasks such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Activities occur inside and outside.