Maintenance Engineer III

Overview

Maintenance Engineer III at Commonwealth Health 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 emergency power systems. The Maintenance Engineer III also leads maintenance projects and provides mentorship to junior engineers.

• Conduct rounds of all areas, including equipment rooms and mechanical rooms, to ensure security and proper functioning of systems.
• Perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on critical systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas systems, backup power, elevators, lighting, and other infrastructure.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of essential healthcare systems such as medical gas systems, sterilization units, and emergency power systems, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to Joint Commission standards, OSHA regulations, fire safety codes, and healthcare-specific guidelines, maintaining documentation for audits and inspections.
• Lead emergency maintenance efforts during off-hours, weekends, and holidays to minimize disruptions caused by system failures.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate HVAC equipment control systems, ensuring optimal performance.
• Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record maintenance activities, manage work orders, and track inventory.
• Coordinate with hospital departments, contractors, and vendors to ensure maintenance activities align with hospital priorities and do not disrupt patient care.
• Respond to fire alarms, disaster alerts, and security incidents as a key member of the response team.
• Perform assigned security rounds and ensure access areas are locked and unlocked per policy and procedure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

• 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

• Advanced knowledge of maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting techniques for complex building systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission standards, OSHA regulations, 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.

• Driver license required by state
• Licensed Steam Boiler and Refrigeration within the first six (6) months of employment required
• Licensed Maintenance Electrician required or
• Certified HVAC Technician required or
• Licensed Plumber required
• Certified in at least one level of Freon safety, removal, fill and use required

• None in PA

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Hospitals and Health Care