Maintenance Engineer III

DeTar Healthcare System; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

DeTar Healthcare System is seeking a Maintenance Engineer III to perform advanced maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on complex healthcare facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas, and emergency power. The role leads projects and ensures safety and reliability of critical infrastructure.

You will provide mentorship, coordinate with departments and vendors, and respond to alarms and incidents to protect patient care and facility operations.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting techniques for complex building systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (Joint Commission, OSHA, infection control, fire codes).
• Proficiency in using CMMS software for managing work orders and tracking maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conducts rounds of all areas to ensure security and proper functioning of systems.
• Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas, and emergency power systems.
• Oversees maintenance of essential healthcare systems ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Leadership

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Engineer III is responsible for performing advanced maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting tasks on complex systems within a healthcare facility. This role ensures the reliability and safety of critical infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas, and/or emergency power systems. The Maintenance Engineer III also leads maintenance projects, ensures compliance with healthcare regulations, and provides mentorship to junior engineers.

Essential Functions

• Conducts rounds of all areas, including equipment rooms and mechanical rooms, to ensure security and proper functioning of systems.


• Performs advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on critical systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas systems, backup power, elevators, lighting, and/or other infrastructure.


• Oversees the maintenance and repair of essential healthcare systems such as medical gas systems, sterilization units, and emergency power systems, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.


• Ensures all maintenance activities adhere to Joint Commission standards, OSHA regulations, fire safety codes, and healthcare-specific guidelines, maintaining documentation for audits and inspections.


• Leads emergency maintenance efforts during off-hours, weekends, and holidays to minimize disruptions caused by system failures.


• Maintains, repairs, and calibrates HVAC equipment control systems, ensuring optimal performance.


• Uses the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record maintenance activities, manage work orders, and track inventory.


• Coordinates with hospital departments, contractors, and vendors to ensure maintenance activities align with hospital priorities and do not disrupt patient care.


• Responds to fire alarms, disaster alerts, and security incidents as a key member of the response team.


• Performs assigned security rounds and ensures access areas are locked and unlocked per policy and procedure.


• 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


• 5-7 years in facilities maintenance, with a minimum of three (3) years in a healthcare or hospital environment required


• 1-2 years of expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and medical gas systems preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting techniques for complex building systems.


• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission standards, OSHA regulations, infection control procedures and fire safety codes.


• Proficiency in using CMMS software for managing work orders and tracking maintenance activities.


• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to support junior technicians.


• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, especially in high-pressure situations.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic healthcare environment.

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 required


• Licensed Maintenance Electrician required or


• Certified HVAC Technician required or


• PLUMBER - Licensed Plumber required


• Certified in at least one level of Freon safety, removal, fill and use required

Job Info

• Job Identification 161456


• Job Category Maintenance Facilities and Engineering


• Posting Date 08/13/2026, 12:31 PM


• Job Schedule Part time


• Job Shift Day