POSITION: Facilities Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Building
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations (DOO)
WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Leadership Team, Dietary, Housekeeping & Clinical Programs
MISSION STATEMENT:
George Mark Children’s House provides compassionate care to enhance the quality of life for children with serious medical conditions and their families.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Facilities Engineer is responsible for the hands-on operation, maintenance and safety of the buildings and grounds of George Mark Children’s House (GMCH). The Facilities Engineer will work closely with the Director of Operations on an operational level to ensure that the House and its surroundings are always in compliance with licensure, safe, organized, functional and comfortable for the staff, patients, families, volunteers, and visitors.
We are seeking someone who is customer service and team oriented, with a strong collaborative mindset, a master troubleshooter, highly organized with excellent follow through, and passionate about our mission. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated hands-on technical mastery and verifiable credentials across the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, and medical gas systems that keep this pediatric care facility operating safely 24/7.
This is an onsite, full-time, 40-hour, exempt, benefited position with on-call responsibilities, which may include local travel and evening, weekend and holiday hours. In addition to performing the essential functions listed below, other duties may also be assigned as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Facilities Maintenance:
The Facilities Engineer maintains a continuous watch on all machinery and equipment throughout the facility to ensure uninterrupted supply of service and utilities. GMCH has existing vendor relationships for key systems to be utilized as needed. The facilities maintenance duties include but are not limited to inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing any of the systems/items listed below:
- HVAC— Heating, air conditioning, dehumidifying system, exhaust air system and computerized building/energy management system.
- Electrical—HVAC wiring and troubleshooting, security system wiring, electronic card reader system, surveillance systems, irrigation systems, fire control and safety systems. These systems include:
Energy management system (heating/cooling)
Door security card reader system
Lighting control system
Security gate system
Video security surveillance system
Property management system
Backup generator management – including automatic transfer switch (ATS) operation
and load-bank testing
Fire alarm system (including kitchen)
Burglar alarm
Medical gas distribution, delivery and alarm system
- Plumbing— Dual temperature hot water regulated systems, pressurized medical gas, HVAC piping and metering valves, irrigation systems, chilled water systems, heating water systems,and spa/pool maintenance.
- Painting—Paint matching and general painting.
- Carpentry— Wall repair, miscellaneous carpentry.
In addition, the Facilities Engineer:
- Works closely with housekeeping team to maintain safety, efficiency, and patients & families comfort by combining daily operational checks with technical maintenance.
- Maintains an inventory for the routine replacement of expendable parts.
- Files and tracks warranties and service contracts for all House equipment, paper and electronic copies.
- Assists in development and management of facilities budget in partnership with DOO.
- In conjunction with the DOO, utilizes the risk assessment facility report and develops short and long-term facility and equipment maintenance and replacement plans.
Projects Management:
- Oversees building projects, renovations, or refurbishments. Procures any permits and schedule inspections as required.
- Works collaboratively with all departments and leads facilities support for events/meetings (i.e. room set up).
- Determines equipment and facility specifications to meet facility’s needs or standards.
- Provides assistance as needed with moving furniture and equipment, including placing of shelves, pictures, and related items.
- Attends departmental and staff meetings as requested.
Grounds Maintenance:
- Has working knowledge of landscaping/grounds maintenance— irrigation system, fertilizing requirements and knowledge of the design and layout of the irrigation systems, oversight of pavement, sidewalks, and parking lot.
- Maintains relationship with the landscape vendor, direct work accordingly
Vendor Management:
- Partners and builds relationships with key vendors such as landscaping, spa, pest control, HVAC, outside security, and any other vendors needed to support seamless operations.
- Responsible for managing the relationship between GMCH and outside security, including periodical check-ins and performance oversight and feedback.
- Analyzes projects’ operating costs and makes recommendations for the DOO on service plans.
- Collaborates with DOO in the development of any new construction projects.
- Collaborates with DOO in leading annual vendor review and feedback sessions.
- Sources new vendor relationships as needed.
- Makes recommendations for future projects and oversee contractors handling maintenance tasks.
- Requests quotes needed for equipment, furniture, and material replacements.
- Within facilities realm, reviews and approves invoices for payment.
- Utilizes GMCH resources in a cost-effective manner.
Safety and Compliance:
- Ensures facility compliance with Title 24 California Building Standards Code, fire safety, environmental health, OSHA and accessibility requirements
- In collaboration with the Compliance Officer, maintain required facility compliance logs and records; support state and county audit preparedness; oversee OSHA-related safety practices, including hazardous materials handling and infection control; and lead Safety Committee meetings, monthly life safety audits, and quarterly emergency preparedness drills.
- In partnership with the DOO and Compliance Officer ensure proper permitting for relevant equipment i.e. spa, generator, alarm system and other systems as needed etc.
- Proactively detects deficiencies in the property that may affect the safety of patients, visitors and staff.
- Maintains Lock Out, Tag Out system for electrical devices.
- Possesses knowledge of related municipal, state and federal codes related to safety.
- Maintains compliance, along with associated record keeping, in collaboration with the DOO create and deliver staff training, and reporting for:
Fire and safety codes and regulations
OSHA and OSHPD
Title 22 & 24 as a guidance for our Congregated Living Health Facility (CLHF) licensure
requirements
Workplace safety codes (i.e. workplace violence; disaster preparedness, etc.)
- Maintains a clean and organized work area to reduce likelihood of health and safety hazards.
SELF DEVELOPMENT
Seeks to improve performance by participating in self-development activities, in- service and continuing education that is appropriate to the area of practice. Attends wellness and staff events, whenever possible.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Possesses knowledge of related municipal, state and federal codes related to safety.
- Demonstrate the basic skills and core competencies for a Facilities Maintenance, including coordinating multiple, competing and varied tasks, time management, listening skills, communication skills (both written and oral), problem solving (technical and interpersonal), strong attention to detail, decision making (technical and interpersonal), successfully prioritize projects and workflow.
- Ability to access, input, retrieve and relay information from a computer with a high level of comfort working in MS Office Suite, web-based portals.
- Possess the ability to read, understand and apply current codes and standards for all installations, modifications, and/or maintenance assignments.
- Work comfortably in an alternative healthcare setting serving families and children who are seriously ill or dying.
- Perform job duties in an ethical and culturally sensitive manner without regard to any protected category as defined by federal, state or local law.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, staff and contractors with an emphasis on positive relations.
- Understand and adhere to GMCH compliance standards as they appear in the GMCH Employee Handbook, GMCH Policies and Procedures, and GMCH’s Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
- Possess the ability to read, understand and apply current codes and standards to all installations, modifications and/or maintenance assignments.
California Title 8, Title 22, Title 24
JCAHO Environment of Care Standards
NFPA Life Safety Code and NFPA 99 (Health Care Facilities Code)
Uniform Building Code with California Amendments
Uniform Mechanical Code with California Amendments
Uniform Electrical Code with California Amendments
National Electrical Code
Thorough knowledge of electrical service and electrical distribution systems, and fire and safety
equipment.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, manuals, diagrams and operating procedures.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and take prompt action during emergencies, and work proactively to mitigate emergencies from occurring.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Knowledge of office procedures and office machines.
A professional demeanor is mandatory.
- Possess fluency in English.
- Possess fluency in Spanish or other language (preferred).
- Possess a valid California Driver’s License with a good driving record.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
At least five (5) years of recent, full-time building engineering/facilities maintenance experience involving management of healthcare or similar building systems as outlined above. BA, BS or equivalent preferred. The candidate must have prior knowledge of working with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Pumps, Package Units, Water Source Heat Pumps, Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems, Controls, Boilers, Building Management System (BMS)/Energy Management System (EMS), Lighting, and General Maintenance; knowledge of National and Local Codes, budgeting process, and excellent reporting skills are required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THIS ROLE:
- Be part of an organization with a meaningful cause.
- Work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment which focuses on personal development and skill-building.
- Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 (the stated salary range reflects the typical pay for this role; actual compensation will be determined by candidate’s qualifications)
- 100% employee paid benefits, 25% for dependents (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Program
- 403(b) retirement account with a 2% employer matching program
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per pay period of a rate of 7.69 hours
- Up to 12 paid holidays per year
- $500 per year continuing education/personal development fund after 90 days of employment
Pay: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Facilities Maintenance: 5 years (Preferred)
- Healthcare setting : 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
