Maintenance Engineer II

Community Health Systems; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maintenance Engineer II at Community Health Systems ensures the safety and reliability of hospital systems and equipment through advanced maintenance, repairs, and installations. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and supervise junior engineers as needed to support patient care.

This role requires strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and medical gas systems, experience in a hospital setting, and the ability to respond to urgent issues while maintaining compliance

Qualifications

• Associate degree or formal training in facility maintenance or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in facilities maintenance/engineering.
• 3-5 years hospital/healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and performs repairs on mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems, as well as hospital‑specific equipment.
• Responds to work requests or trouble calls and pages in a timely and professional manner without valid written complaints.
• Ensures all maintenance activities meet safety regulations and hospital standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, Joint Commission).
• Addresses urgent repair requests and resolves critical issues, minimizing disruptions to hospital operations.
• Performs regular inspections and maintains the condition of hospital buildings and infrastructure.
• Keeps accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and equipment performance for management reporting.
• Assists with budget management, and tracks and orders necessary maintenance supplies and parts.
• Maintains detailed logs of maintenance work, service reports, and equipment status for management oversight.
• Quickly addresses and resolves critical maintenance issues to minimize disruptions to hospital operations and patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Communication

High-pressure boiler operation

Education

Associate degree or formal training in facility maintenance

Licensed Steam Boiler and Refrigeration (where applicable)

Licensed Maintenance Electrician

Certified HVAC Technician

Licensed Plumber

Tools

Blueprints interpretation

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Engineer II ensures the functionality, safety, and compliance of healthcare facility systems and equipment by performing advanced maintenance tasks, repairs, and installations. This role requires expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems, as well as hospital‑specific equipment. The Maintenance Engineer II responds to urgent issues, and may assist in supervising entry‑level engineers to support the operational efficiency of the facility.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoots and performs repairs on mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems, as well as hospital‑specific equipment.
• Responds to work requests or trouble calls and pages in a timely and professional manner without valid written complaints.
• Ensures all maintenance activities meet safety regulations and hospital standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, Joint Commission).
• Addresses urgent repair requests and resolves critical issues, minimizing disruptions to hospital operations.
• Performs regular inspections and maintains the condition of hospital buildings and infrastructure.
• Keeps accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and equipment performance for management reporting.
• Assists with budget management, and tracks and orders necessary maintenance supplies and parts.
• Maintains detailed logs of maintenance work, service reports, and equipment status for management oversight.
• Quickly addresses and resolves critical maintenance issues to minimize disruptions to hospital operations and patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or formal training in facility maintenance, mechanical systems, or a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in facilities maintenance, engineering, or related roles required.
• 3-5 years of experience in facilities maintenance, engineering, or related roles in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas systems).
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repair techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with hospital staff, vendors, and contractors.
• Ability to perform operations on high‑pressure boilers, emergency generators, and fire alarm panels in an emergency.

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER – Driver License, valid and in state required.
• Licensed Steam Boiler and Refrigeration within the first six (6) months of employment if applicable by state required.
• Licensed Maintenance Electrician required or.
• Certified HVAC Technician required or.
• Plumber – Licensed Plumber required.

State Specific Requirements

• Georgia: CPI – Nonviolent Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training certification required.