
Location:
Samaritan Medical Center
Department:
01.8412 SMC PLANT MAINTENANCE
Pay Range:
$39.93 - $65.88
Care for our community, and your career.
The Facility and Engineering Manager assists the Director of Facility Maintenance and Engineering in overseeing the maintenance, repair, and operation of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and infrastructure, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Lead Maintenance teams, manage vendors, handle capital projects, and develop preventative maintenance programs to optimize facility performance.
Key Responsibilities, Assists the Director of Facility Maintenance and Engineering in:
· Maintenance & Operations: Helps direct the daily maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
· Preventative Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans (PMs) to reduce equipment downtime.Oversees the PM and Work Order System for accuracy, assigns work orders and PM’s as required, responsible for accurate asset management, runs productivity and completion reports on work orders and PM’s.
· Project Leadership: Plan, research, and execute capital improvements and construction projects.Assists SMC Construction Project Manager in construction project compliance and execution.
· Team Leadership, Supervise facilities staff, providing training and performance management and researching educational opportunities for staff
· Vendor Management: Manage external contractors, vendors, and service providers.
· Budget & Finance: Assists Department Director in develop and manage facility operating budgets and capital expenditures.
· Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, local codes).
· Asset Management: Manage the lifecycle of building assets from installation to disposal.
· Maintains a high quality standard for plant maintenance within the facilities we maintain.
Minimum Education Requirement :
Associates Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Facilities) or related field.Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
Minimum Experience Required:
Proven experience in facilities engineering management, plant operations and maintenance, or building operations.Previous experience in healthcare environment preferred
Technical Knowledge:
Understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS), controls and HVAC & electrical systems.
Leadership Skills:
Strong personnel management and communication skills required.Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills required. Problem-Solving and Critical thinking to troubleshoot complex building system issues. Instills in management and administration a feeling of complete trust, security and satisfaction through demonstrations of competence and willingness to serve. Coordinates the activities and functions of the department so that consistent service is provided.
Keeps departmental spaces in proper cleanliness and proper appearance. Encourages personal growth of all personnel through participation in periodic evaluations and reviews along with promoting, training and education. Screens and interviews all applicants using appropriatehiring practices. Handles requests and needs quickly and thoroughly. Controls man hours, materials, purchased services and utility costs.Maintains all controls, logs, operating records, inspections, monthly summaries, daily hour controls and safety programs. Attends committee meetings to which assigned and contributes to discussion.
Other Skills:
Proficient in the use of a personal computer including word processing. Ability to independently take initiative and exercise good judgment in decision-making. Ability to work efficiently and effectively under deadline pressures and to simultaneously handles multiple projects . Professional maturity that sets the tone in carrying out the responsibilities of the position. High degree of honesty, integrity and confidentiality. Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to undertake new responsibilities as assigned. Ability to work under stress.
Minimum License Requirement:
Physical Requirement/Working Conditions :
Minimum physical effort with lightweight equipment, materials and supplies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Work Shift:
Exempt (United States of America)
Position Hours:
80
Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Samaritan Medical Center (Watertown, New York) is a 294-bed not-for-profit community medical center, offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services. From primary and emergency care to highly specialized medical and surgical services, such as cancer treatment, neonatal intensive care, behavioral health and addiction services, and imaging services, Samaritan Medical Center and its team of healthcare professionals proudly serves the medical needs of our civilian and military community. Quality, compassion and safety are basic principles by which exceptional care is delivered at Samaritan.
In addition to the inpatient and outpatient services available at the main hospital and numerous community clinics and satellite testing centers, Samaritan is recognized as the leader in serving the community's long-term care needs. Samaritan Keep Home, a 272-bed long-term care facility, has established an exceptional reputation for caring for the senior population in northern New York. Expanding on its commitment to long-term care, SMC is finalizing construction on a brand new 288-bed long-term care and assisted living facility, which will open in early 2013.
Over 180 physicians in 40 different specialties work together with the 2,000+ employees at Samaritan Medical Center to offer a full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services for people of all ages. We invite you to explore Samaritan's commitment to serving the healthcare needs of our civilian and military community, as well as our promise to you: to be here whenever and wherever you need us, and to do so with exceptional care and compassion that you and your family deserve.