Plant Maintenance Supervisor

montefiore; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center seeks a Plant Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the repair, maintenance, and daily operation of hospital plant and auxiliary systems, including steam and plumbing shops, for ~2,000,000 sq ft of patient care and support areas. You will supervise shop staff, plan preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across facilities.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical knowledge of mechanical systems, and collaboration with the Chief

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in plant operations, mechanical systems, or facilities maintenance.
• 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience in a facilities, institutional, or healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of steam systems, plumbing systems, pumps, valves, controls, and related infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day to day operations of the Steam and Plumbing shops, including assignment of work, staff scheduling, and performance monitoring.
• Directs preventive and corrective maintenance activities for plant utilities, steam distribution systems, hot and cold water systems, pumps, valves, and related mechanical equipment.
• Ensures all work complies with applicable codes, regulatory requirements, and hospital standards (e.g., Joint Commission, NFPA, DOB, DOH).
• Conducts routine inspections of mechanical spaces, utility systems, and equipment to identify issues and verify optimal performance.
• Coordinates maintenance activities to support uninterrupted patient care operations.
• Assists the Chief Engineer in planning, coordinating, and monitoring capital and operational projects.
• Oversees contractor work, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines, work scope, and project timelines.
• Maintains documentation, logs, and reports required for inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Supports safety programs including lockout/tagout, confined space procedures, water management protocols, and environment of care requirements.
• Provides guidance, training, and development for shop personnel and promotes a culture of professionalism and service excellence.
• Maintains inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment; assists with budget planning and cost management initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading blueprints

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NYC Certificates of Fitness (S 12, S 13, P 98)

Tools

CMMS

Blueprints interpretation

Job description

City/State: Bronx, New York

Grant Funded: No

Department: FAC - ENG Mechanical

Moses Work Shift: Day

Work Days: MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours: 8 AM-4:30 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS

Pay Range: $73,600.00-$92,000.00

Job Summary

The Plant Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the repair, maintenance, and daily operation of the hospital plant and auxiliary systems under the direction of the Chief Engineer. This position provides direct supervision of the Steam and Plumbing shops and ensures continuous, safe, and efficient operation of building systems serving approximately 2,000,000 square feet of patient care, clinical, and support areas, including designated off site properties.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day to day operations of the Steam and Plumbing shops, including assignment of work, staff scheduling, and performance monitoring.
• Directs preventive and corrective maintenance activities for plant utilities, steam distribution systems, hot and cold water systems, pumps, valves, and related mechanical equipment.
• Ensures all work complies with applicable codes, regulatory requirements, and hospital standards (e.g., Joint Commission, NFPA, DOB, DOH).
• Conducts routine inspections of mechanical spaces, utility systems, and equipment to identify issues and verify optimal performance.
• Coordinates maintenance activities to support uninterrupted patient care operations.
• Assists the Chief Engineer in planning, coordinating, and monitoring capital and operational projects.
• Oversees contractor work, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines, work scope, and project timelines.
• Maintains documentation, logs, and reports required for inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Supports safety programs including lockout/tagout, confined space procedures, water management protocols, and environment of care requirements.
• Provides guidance, training, and development for shop personnel and promotes a culture of professionalism and service excellence.
• Maintains inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment; assists with budget planning and cost management initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in plant operations, mechanical systems, or facilities maintenance.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience in a facilities, institutional, or healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of steam systems, plumbing systems, pumps, valves, controls, and related infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a hospital or large institutional facility.
• NYC Certificates of Fitness (e.g., S 12, S 13, P 98).
• Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.