Second Grade Engineer - Kelsey Seybold - Facilities

Optum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Incentive programs

Recognition programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a skilled Stationary Engineer to operate and maintain HVAC systems and facility equipment in a Houston setting. You will respond to alarms, perform preventive maintenance, and manage logs to ensure reliable operations.

Role involves on-call rotations, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with project teams on life safety and emergency systems. Houston-based, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent; required for role.
• Must hold City of Houston 2nd Grade Stationary Engineer certification.
• Must have City of Houston Apprentice Maintenance Electrician certification.
• HVAC/R boiler and related systems experience required.
• Experience with life safety systems and medical facility operations preferred.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics, and O&M manuals.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain HVAC and related plant equipment.
• Respond to BAS alarms, outages, and facility emergencies.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and logs.
• Support boiler watch operations and safety system testing.
• Respond to tenant service requests including HVAC, plumbing, electrical.
• Participate in budgeting and vendor invoice review.
• Join on-call rotations after hours and weekends.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Demonstrated communication skills

Independent work in routine and emer g

Hand and power tools

Time management

Education

High School diploma

City of Houston 2nd Grade Stationary Engineer

City of Houston Apprentice Maintenance Electrician

Tools

Siemens Controls

Trane Tracer BAS

Job description

Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position

Position in this function operates, monitors, and maintains all physical plant equipment including water chillers, steam and hot water boilers, air compressors, generators, cooling towers, air handlers, and HVAC systems. Responds to Building Automation System alarms, utility interruptions, and facility emergencies. Complete minor preventive maintenance work and machinery history logs. Responds to facility service outages by making immediate repairs or initiating recall of appropriate personnel. Performs general preventive maintenance and repair services to all physical plant operating equipment, hydraulic machinery, and mechanical systems during non-standard working hours (evenings, shift work, including weekends).

Primary Responsibilities

• 10% Participate in training programs including personal development, safety education, and technical advancement, and also maintain a superior attitude toward professional development.
• 20% Operate project HVAC equipment including, but not limited to, boilers, chillers, air handler units, and computerized environmental control systems under the direction of the First Grade Engineer. Operate and monitor all physical plant equipment. Regularly check mechanical and machine rooms to ensure full service to all facilities and special areas. Start-up and changeover equipment.
• 20% Maintain project HVAC equipment including, but not limited to, boilers, chillers, air handler units, and computerized environmental control systems under the direction of the First Grade Engineer. Monitor and control equipment operations through the building automation system and respond to alarms. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance. Check equipment rooms and maintain operating logs. Perform duties as Boiler Watch Engineer and maintain operating logs.
• 10% Operate, maintain, and participate in the testing of project life/safety systems including emergency power, sprinkler, fire alarm, and specialty medical alarm systems. Reset equipment or perform emergency repairs as required to restore normal facility operations. Secure and restore utility services as required during emergency situations or unscheduled outages.
• 20% Respond to and resolve tenant house call needs in a timely fashion including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and miscellaneous requests. Maintain an accurate log of same. Maintain records and monitor equipment performance.
• 10% Analyze special projects presented by property management and the First Grade Engineer including but limited to tenant construction, cost savings proposals, and manpower development needs.
• 5% Advance knowledge of repair, maintenance and utility expenditures by assisting with budgeting of specific categories and vendor invoice approval.
• 5% Participate in "on-call" rotation after hours and rotating weekend duty.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• City of Houston 2nd Grade Stationary Engineer
• City of Houston Apprentice Maintenance Electrician
• High Pressure Boiler experience
• Operating Room, Medical Air Systems and Life Safety Systems experience
• Maintain knowledge of state, local and Uniform Mechanical Codes.
• Basic electrical skills
• Applicants subject to background investigation & driving record evaluation
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and test equipment
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, O&M Manuals, and diagrams
• Demonstrated independent work in both routine and emergency situations
• Demonstrated effective communications skills
• Demonstrated excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC/R journeyman's license
• CFC Certification
• Experience in emergency response, hazardous materials handling, applicable OSHA/EPA regulations
• Familiarity with Siemens Controls and Trane Tracer building automation systems and EPAC Work Order System
• Computer skills; working knowledge of MS Office

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Benefits

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
• No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
• Hourly pay for this role will range from $29 - $52 per hour based on full-time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.