Hospital Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY seeks a Plant Maintenance Supervisor to oversee repair, maintenance and daily operation of the hospital plant and auxiliary systems. Direct supervision of Steam and Plumbing shops ensures safe, reliable building systems for patient care areas.

This role reports to the Chief Engineer, works MON-FRI 8 AM-4:30 PM, 7.5-hour days, with a pay range of $73,600 to $92,000. Requires 5+ years in plant operations and 2+ years supervisory experience in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in plant operations, mechanical systems, or facilities maintenance.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience in a facilities, institutional, or healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of steam systems, plumbing systems, pumps, valves, controls, and related infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day to day operations of the Steam and Plumbing shops, including assignment of work, staff scheduling, and performance monitoring.
• Directs preventive and corrective maintenance activities for plant utilities, steam distribution systems, hot and cold water systems, pumps, valves, and related mechanical equipment.
• Ensures all work complies with applicable codes, regulatory requirements, and hospital standards (e.g., Joint Commission, NFPA, DOB, DOH).
• Conducts routine inspections of mechanical spaces, utility systems, and equipment to identify issues and verify optimal performance.
• Coordinates maintenance activities to support uninterrupted patient care operations.
• Assists the Chief Engineer in planning, coordinating, and monitoring capital and operational projects.
• Oversees contractor work, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines, work scope, and project timelines.
• Maintains documentation, logs, and reports required for inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Supports safety programs including lockout/tagout, confined space procedures, water management protocols, and environment of care requirements.
• Provides guidance, training, and development for shop personnel and promotes a culture of professionalism and service excellence.
• Maintains inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment; assists with budget planning and cost management initiatives.

Skills

Steam systems

Plumbing systems

Reading blueprints

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY seeks a Plant Maintenance Supervisor to oversee repair, maintenance and daily operation of the hospital plant and auxiliary systems. Direct supervision of Steam and Plumbing shops ensures safe, reliable building systems for patient care areas.

This role reports to the Chief Engineer, works MON-FRI 8 AM-4:30 PM, 7.5-hour days, with a pay range of $73,600 to $92,000. Requires 5+ years in plant operations and 2+ years supervisory experience in healthcare.