Lead Building Systems Tech Tempe

70 HonorHealth Support Services; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Tempe is seeking a Lead Building Systems Technician to lead staff in maintaining power plant, HVAC, energy management, and building systems across hospital campuses. The role requires regulatory compliance documentation, project oversight, budgeting support, and on-call readiness to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Work closely with architects and engineers, train staff, supervise capital projects, and ensure high standards of patient care and facility performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Associates in Mechanical/Electrical Technology or related field Preferred.
• Technical training or certifications in electrical controls or refrigeration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff in building systems maintenance, HVAC, and energy management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance documentation is completed and filed.
• Plan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance work.
• Assist with annual and capital budgeting for department.
• Supervise capital projects from scope to completion.

Skills

Leadership

Building systems

HVAC expertise

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Assoc. degree

Electrical controls cert

Refrigeration cert

Tools

Regulatory docs software

Job description

Primary City/State: Tempe Medical Center - 1500 S Mill Ave Tempe, AZ 85281 Category: Facilities and Maintenance Shift: Day Department: Facilities Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm Ability to work on call situations when needed.

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY The Lead Building Systems Technician provides leadership and direction to assigned staff. In addition to performing Building Systems Technician duties, this position also provides technical expertise in Building Maintenance, Power Plant Operations, HVAC and Energy Management Systems. Completes and records regulatory compliance documentation for ADEQ, Life Safety Code, Fire Alarm Testing, Annual Fire Extinguisher Testing including Fire Sprinkler Testing and Emergency Generator Testing, City Wastewater and any other regulatory compliance documentation. Documents work in Computerized Maintenance Management System. Determines and assigns staff work schedules. Assigns preventative and corrective work requests, monitors quality indicators, audits staff documentation, and performs other lead functions. Plans and schedules training needs of the Power Plant and/or Maintenance staff to enhance their skill levels. This position must be able to work independently, and with minimal supervision, be able to make quick and accurate decisions, maintain communication with assigned staff, customers and management to provide high quality patient care and customer satisfaction. Completes Capital Projects for replacement or upgrade of mechanical/electrical equipment or systems. Assists with the preparation of the department operating and capital budgets. Assists with interview process, selections and recommendations in the hiring of personnel. Mediates and helps resolves conflicts among staff. Assists with the preparation of annual and semi-annual employee performance evaluations. Monitors time and attendance ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operates and maintains Power Plant systems, HVAC systems and other building systems and equipment across a variety of buildings. Maintains and repairs equipment using CFC’s in an environmentally safe manner using standard industry equipment and methods to evacuate, repair, test and recharge CFC systems. Maintains certifications and licensing as required. Keeps current on all laws, rules, regulations, standards and codes relating to Power Plants and HVAC related equipment and systems. Acts as a resource and provides training to others so they can perform corrective and preventive maintenance on the mechanical/electrical systems and equipment serving the Hospital and other campus buildings. Maintains a high degree of technical expertise in operation and maintenance of buildings, equipment, energy management and other systems to ensure safe and reliable system operation, code compliance and high operational efficiencies. Assigns tracks and follows up on corrective and preventative maintenance work requests assigned to staff. Verifies that corrective and preventative maintenance procedures are completed in a timely and professional manner. Follows up on customer service complaints, responds to customer requests in a timely, friendly manner resolving issues and problems with a high standard of customer service and satisfaction. Completes Capital Projects. Develops project scope through consultation with architects/engineers, regulatory compliance personnel. Develops and prepares the project budget and project control sheet. Attends all project meetings. Supervises project through completion. Approves requests for purchase using PMM up to the appropriate dollar amount. Assists with the preparation of the Department Operating and Capital budgets. Assists in interviews, helps select and recommend the hiring of personnel. Helps resolve conflicts among staff. Assists in the preparation of annual and semi-annual performance appraisals for review and approval. Monitors time and attendance ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Associates in Mechanical/Electrical Technology or related field Preferred
• Other / Certificate Vocational/Specialized training Preferred
• Technical Training Diploma/Degree Vocational/Technical training or Experience Electronic controls certification.
• Technical Institute certificate of completion.
• Refrigeration school cert Or equivalent exp. in refrigeration Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years, of experience in building systems technician or similar role Required
• 1 year, of experience in a leadership position Preferred
• 5 years, of experience in Maintenance and Power Plant Operations Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Drivers License (DL) - License, If you are identified as a driver of an HonorHealth vehicle/golf cart, you must authorize an annual motor vehicle record check Required

We’re all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.