Maintenance Engineer - Clinical Facilities

Department: Plant Operations & Facilities Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Engineer Manager

**Work Location:**Outpatient Clinics & Hospital-Affiliated Care Sites

Job Summary

Under indirect supervision, the Maintenance Engineer – Outpatient Clinics performs skilled journey-level maintenance across hospital-affiliated outpatient clinics and designated Rural Health Clinics (RHC). The incumbent ensures physical plant integrity, clinical equipment functionality, and strict adherence to CMS Conditions of Participation(CoP) for RHCs, The Joint Commission (TJC), and NFPA Life Safety codes. This role serves as the primary facility steward for multi-site locations, balancing urgent clinical needs with preventative regulatory compliance working directly with clinic leadership and hospital plant operations.

Essential Responsibilities & Key Duties

1. Building Systems & Equipment Maintenance

• HVAC & Refrigeration: Performs routine servicing, inspection, and repair on rooftop package units, split systems, air handlers, and specialized clinical cold storage (medication/vaccine refrigerators and lab freezers).
• Electrical & Lighting: Inspects and repairs electrical fixtures, switches, ballasts, emergency lighting, exit signs, and secondary power supply systems.
• Plumbing & Fixtures: Maintains water heaters, backflow preventers, eye wash stations, emergency showers, drain lines, and sanitary fixtures.
• General Repairs & Carpentry: Executes drywall repair, painting, door/hardware adjustments, lock repairs, cabinetry maintenance, and general facility upkeep.
• Clinical Environment Support: Monitors and maintains climate-controlled areas (e.g., medication rooms, specimen labs, and vaccine storage) to ensure compliance with manufacturer and clinical storage temperature requirements.
• Medical Gas & Vacuum Systems: Performs routine monitoring and inspections of medical gas manifold systems and vacuum pumps in accordance with NFPA 99 standards.
• Infection Control & Safety (ICRA): Executes all facility repairs utilizing Infection
• Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) protocols to protect patients and staff from construction/maintenance-related contaminants (dust, debris, chemical fumes).
• Clinical Ergonomics & Utility: Supports the installation and adjustment of clinical furniture, exam tables, boom arms, and wall-mounted diagnostic hardware.

2. Preventative Maintenance & Regulatory Compliance

• RHC/CMS Compliance: Ensures that all facility-related RHC “Conditions of Participation” are met, including maintaining a clean, safe, and functional environment for patient care. Maintain overall clean appearance of the building by removing noticeable debris, spills, and stains, to include facility grounds. Executes scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks within specified timelines using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Conducts daily, weekly,and monthly life safety and utility testing, including emergency eyewashes, fire extinguishers, panic hardware, and emergency lighting.
• Life Safety Code Management: Executes and documents recurring inspections for fire-rated assemblies (doors, walls, dampers), egress pathways, and hazardous material storage areas per NFPA 101.
• Audit Readiness: Acts as a facility lead during regulatory inspections, providing documentation, life safety logs, and site walk-through support to surveyors from State health departments and accreditation bodies. Maintains precise logs, service records, and inspection documentation to ensure 100% audit readiness for State, OSHA, and Joint Commission surveys.
• Water Management: Manages the site-specific Water Management Plan (WMP) by monitoring water temperatures and performing flushing protocols to prevent opportunistic waterborne pathogens (e.g., Legionella).

3. Operational Support & Emergency Response

• Support: Responds promptly to corrective maintenance (CM) work orders logged by clinic personnel. Coordinates facility work around clinical schedules to minimize disruption to patient care.
• Multi-Site Logistics: Travels between designated RHC locations to address facility needs, ensuring standardized maintenance across the network.
• Vendor/Contractor Management: Serves as the on-site point of contact for external vendors (e.g., biomedical technicians, fire alarm inspectors, waste management). Monitors contractor adherence to safety protocols and clinical work hours.
• Emergency Preparedness: Participates in site-level emergency drills (fire, severe weather, utility loss) and maintains the operational status of back-up power sources, including transfer switch testing and generator load bank coordination. Assists with grounds maintenance, exterior safety, snow/ice removal during inclement weather, and facility security needs.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Licensure

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of formal vocational trade training or apprenticeship in Stationary Engineering, HVAC/R, or building maintenance preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications:
  • Valid State Driver’s License required (must maintain clean driving record for multi-site coverage).
  • EPA Universal CFC Recovery Certification preferred.
  • Healthcare Mechanic Certificate or Stationary Engineer License preferred.

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of journey-level maintenance experience in physical plant, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing trades. Prior experience in a
  healthcare or outpatient clinical setting preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing HVAC/R, plumbing, and electrical systems.
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical service manuals.
  • Proficiency in digital work order systems (CMMS/Facility 1), MS Office, and basic computer applications.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) and NFPA 99 (Health Care Facilities Code).
• Clinical Awareness: Demonstrated experience working within active clinical environments; ability to navigate and respect patient privacy (HIPAA) while performing maintenance tasks.
• Documentation: Advanced proficiency in maintaining “audit-ready” paper or digital logs for Joint Commission/CMS compliance.

Physical & Environmental Demands

Physical Demands: Requires continuous standing and walking throughout multi-story clinic facilities and grounds; frequent lifting and carrying of equipment , tools, ladders, and motors weighing up to 50 pounds; frequent bending, squatting, and climbing to access roofs, crawlspaces, ceilings, and equipment rooms; and continuous use of hand and power tools and electrical testing meters.

Work Environment

• Outpatient clinical and medical office environments.
• Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures (rooftop HVAC units, exterior mechanical yards).
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, paints, lubricants, biohazardous waste areas, and low-voltage electrical systems under appropriate PPE standards.
• Travel between designated clinic locations required.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement (Optional for Indeed):
Red Oaks Medical Group is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.

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Date Initiated: 10/2026