Hospital Facilities Engineer - 24/7 Ops & Maintenance

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, Houston, is hiring an Operating Engineer to join a fast-paced facilities team. You will perform operations and maintenance on hospital equipment, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems, in compliance with departmental, hospital, and regulatory codes.

The role involves rounds, monitoring, minor repairs, and documentation to ensure reliable utilities and comfort for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• License/certifications listed above are required.
• 3 years’ experience as a service technician.
• Preferred experience in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitors equipment, responds to alarms and emergencies and performs maintenance duties to ensure hospital equipment and systems are functioning properly.
• Monitors boilers, chillers, AHUs, pumps, air compressors, water heaters, cooling towers and other systems for safe, efficient operation.
• Performs engineering rounds and checks equipment for proper operation and minor repairs.
• Maintains documentation in engineering logs and rounds sheets.
• Performs installation and repairs of failed equipment and parts on utility systems; coordinates shutdowns and notifications.
• Performs corrective maintenance on ceilings, floors, lighting, and door hardware.
• Responds to emergencies throughout the hospital property.
• Maintains accountability and professional behavior with strong teamwork and communication.
• Performs preventive maintenance on buildings and systems and demonstrates ownership in assigned zones.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

STATENG1 – Stationary Engineer, 1st Grade by the City of Houston

STATENG2 – Stationary Engineer, 2nd Grade by the City of Houston

STATENG3 – Stationary Engineer, 3rd Grade by the City of Houston

JRNYPLUM – Journeyman’s License Plumbing by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

JRNYELEC – Journeyman’s License Electricl by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

DLA – Dept of Labor Apprenticeship by the Department of Labor

SMA – Systems Maint Administrator by the Building Owners and Management Institute International

SMT – Systems Maintenance Technician by the Building Owners and Management Institute International

MASTELEC – Master Electrician by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

HVACB WC – HVAC State B with C endorse by the Texas Department of Licensing and regulation

ACTECHR – Lic – A/C Tech Registered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

3 years’ Experience as a service technician

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, Houston, is hiring an Operating Engineer to join a fast-paced facilities team. You will perform operations and maintenance on hospital equipment, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems, in compliance with departmental, hospital, and regulatory codes.

The role involves rounds, monitoring, minor repairs, and documentation to ensure reliable utilities and comfort for patients and staff.