Mechanic III

HCA Houston Healthcare; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking a Plant Operations Manager responsible for daily management of maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance, and operations of all hospital facilities equipment and grounds.

You will oversee electrical, mechanical, control, and emergency power systems, coordinate with vendors, supervise staff, conduct annual evaluations, and ensure compliance with safety standards while maintaining uninterrupted campus operations.

Qualifications

• No travel required.
• Minimum 5 years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs first-hand repairs and maintenance to plumbing, electrical equipment, HVAC equipment, control systems, and refrigeration on the main hospital campus and 3 offsite MOBs.
• Manages repairs and PMs of all communication systems, using in-house personnel or outside vendors.
• Maintains comprehensive grounds maintenance to ensure safe and presentable Medical Center grounds.
• Plans and schedules for repairs from outside vendors, ensuring work does not disrupt daily operations.
• Acts as in-house Fire Marshall, Safety Officer and Security Officer for the hospital and MOB/POBs.
• Evaluates all mechanical and electrical systems annually for capital improvements.

Skills

5 years experience

Job description

Job Summary

Position is primarily responsible for daily management of maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance and operations of all physical plant equipment, clinical engineering equipment and grounds. Incumbent will have thorough working and communication knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical systems, control systems, electronic systems, cooling/heating systems and emergency power, etc., necessary to manage addition and renovation projects.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs firsthand repairs and maintenance to plumbing, electrical equipment, HVAC equipment, control systems, and refrigeration systems on the main hospital campus, as well as 3 offsite MOBs.
• Performs and/or manages the repairs, maintenance on PMs of all communication systems, using either qualified in‑house personnel or outside vendors.
• Performs and/or manages comprehensive grounds maintenance to ensure that the Medical Center grounds are adequately maintained from both an appearance and a safety standpoint.
• Assists all other Department personnel with non‑maintenance tasks. Will be a collaborator for the good of all the staff.
• Completes, on time, a thorough annual performance evaluation.
• Advises the Director of any structural changes and additions. Prepares plans for small alterations and remodeling. Estimates costs of remodeling, plans workflow and alteration progress.
• Maintains and updates all Standards of Operation documentation, as related to the JCAHO Environment of Care. Must have accreditation with accommodations.
• Studies and works with outside vendors to keep the facilities up to date, related to energy management programs, operations, equipment, and techniques.
• Plans and schedules for repairs from outside vendors. Ensures that the work meets (if they do not exceed) the present operations and does not affect the facilities’ daily operations. Prepares documentation for the Director’s approval.
• Acts as an in‑house Fire Marshall, Safety Office and Security Officer for the hospital and MOB/POBs. Keeps appropriate records and provides for adequate fire drills and all inspections performed by outside vendors.
• Evaluates all mechanical and electrical systems on an annual basis, to prepare improvements and replacement for capital request process.
• Collaborates with all personnel (hands on) to assist, train or set an example for the Plant Operations personnel.
• Works as the Director in his absence; completing all paperwork, project, and operations continuously.
• Maintains and ensures all Plant Operations areas are clean and safe. Paints according to codes and is ready for spot inspections.
• Assists willingly all the Plant Operations technicians, as needed or as directed.
• Adheres to hospital and Department policies and procedures.
• Responds to all emergency codes.

Qualifications

• No travel required.
• 5 years experience required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.