Maintenance Engineer II

Laredo Medical Center; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Laredo Medical Center is seeking a Maintenance Engineer II to ensure the functionality, safety, and compliance of facility systems. The role involves advanced maintenance tasks, troubleshooting, and installation work across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing domains within a hospital environment.

The engineer will respond to urgent issues, supervise entry-level staff, maintain accurate maintenance records, and support budget planning to keep hospital operations running smoothly and safely.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or formal training in facility maintenance or mechanical systems.
• 2-4 years of facilities maintenance or engineering experience.
• 3-5 years in hospital/healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and hospital equipment.
• Responds to work requests and pages promptly.
• Ensures maintenance activities meet safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA, Joint Commission).
• Addresses urgent repair requests to minimize disruptions.
• Performs regular inspections and maintains hospital buildings.
• Keeps accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Assists with budget management and procurement of supplies.
• Maintains logs for management oversight.
• Addresses critical issues quickly to minimize disruptions.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Communication

Emergency response

Education

Associate degree or formal training in facility maintenance

2-4 years facilities maintenance experience

Hospital/healthcare setting experience preferred

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 request 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

• Driver License, valid 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.
• Certified HVAC Technician required.
• Licensed Plumber required.