Building Engineer III, Rotating Shift, Operations Facilities

Shady Grove Medical Center

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Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Building Engineer III for our Operations Facilities Department who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As a Building Engineer lll, you will:
• Lead coordination of tasks of building maintenance technicians and journeymen and coordination of outside contractor support as needed or assigned to facilitate the completion of repairs and projects too large to be done in-house.
• Obtain appropriate approval from leadership and properly documents transactions.
• Provide trouble-shooting and repair efforts on commercial and hospital grade equipment.
• Operate, maintain, and service basic building assets, doors, HVAC systems, Building Automation Systems, CMMS,  plumbing, steam, vessels, pumps, motors, fire protection, nurse call, and other building systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance support as well as identifies any recommendations for better equipment maintenance.
• Check and repair electrical fixtures, including ballasts , switches and outlets; replaces electrical switches, light bulbs, and fluorescent light tubes; checks and repairs basic plumbing fixtures, including spigots, traps and washers, and pipe fittings; makes minor repairs on mechanical equipment, such as furnaces, air conditioners, fans, pumps, gear boxes and conveyors; cleans and lubricates moving parts; packs glands; and performs various other preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Maintain and use all appropriate safety equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, face shield, and coveralls.
• Perform all work following infection control procedures. Maintain a clean and safe work area.  Maintain all written logs pertaining to shift responsibilities.
• Follow approved purchasing methods to purchase repair parts, tools, and supplies as needed to perform assigned tasks.
• Coordinate and assist master-trades personnel on difficult projects in performing more complex repairs.
• Provide energy management system (EMS)/building automation system (BAS) oversight to ensure building maintains maximum comfort and maximum energy set points and setbacks.
• Diagnose and repair of Direct Expansion (DX) HVAC equipment, ice machines, Commercial Air Handling Equipment (AHU), Variable Air Volume (VAV) for both variable volume and constant volume ventilation equipment. Researches and selects materials for HVAC systems installation, repair, and maintenance
• Interpret as-built building blueprints and recommends system modifications for remodel projects in accordance with applicable regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned, including snow removal

Qualifications include:
• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Five years’ experience working for a mechanical or general contractor, or experience in a commercial or hospital facilities environment. Successful completion of an approved and accredited Trade School or apprenticeship program Preferred Five (5) years of trades experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, seven (7) years preferred
• Journeyman or above in plumbing, HVACR, or electrical fields.  Certification required in 4 of any building systems is required for this level. Medical Gas ASSE 6040, 6010, Pneumatic tube System, ASHE Health Care Physical Environment Worker Certification, NFPA Certified Electrical Worker, Additional certifications on a case-by-case basis.
• Advanced knowledge of basic repairs on electrical systems and fixtures, plumbing systems, and mechanical equipment in a commercial building
• Advanced knowledge of wall repair, patch and paint following infection control guidelines in a commercial environment
• Advanced knowledge of basic repairs of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems in a commercial environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Work Schedule:

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week
• Typical Daily Schedule: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM Monday through Friday 
• Shift Type: After initial 60-90 days depending on qualifications, member may be assigned to day, evening, or night shift which may include scheduled weekends.
• Weekend Requirements: scheduled weekends as needed
• Holiday Requirements: Required/Follow company holiday calendar
• On-Call: no
• Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Pay Range:

$27.70 - $40.16

If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts

• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

• Free Employee parking

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire

• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)

• Paid Time Off

• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period 

• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance

• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

 

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act.  As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

 

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.  Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. 

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.