Mechanic Engineer Senior

Where You’ll Work

At Longmont United Hospital, we treat the entire patient to leverage the powerful connection of body, mind, and spirit in the healing process. Here, your time at work will be spent with a supportive team of employees and leaders that value self-care, flexibility and development opportunities through cross-training and continuing education.

Longmont, Colorado is home to more than 2,000 acres of parks, three public golf courses and numerous trails to hike, bike, walk or run. Located less than an hour away from the Rocky Mountain National Park (ranked the fourth most visited national park in the country in 2017 by the Denver Business Journal), you’ll have easy access to the very best Colorado has to offer.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will operate and maintain a wide range of stationary engines and mechanical equipment, providing essential utilities for the hospital while also serving as a general maintenance expert.

Every day, you will regularly operate, adjust, and regulate various equipment (engines, compressors, generators, boilers) to properly condition the facility, observing metered readings and adjusting systems (including HVAC computer systems). Your responsibilities include coordinating and performing scheduled and preventive maintenance on critical equipment (AC, refrigeration, boilers) to minimize failures. You will determine materials/time for installations, interpret blueprints, and repair/maintain electrical, plumbing, and Life Safety components. You will conduct water testing, ensure accurate documentation in the CMMS, and troubleshoot equipment problems. Furthermore, you will mentor and coach less experienced facilities staff, providing training and hands-on support. 

To be successful in this role, you will possess extensive experience in operating and maintaining stationary mechanical equipment, HVAC, and general facilities systems, preferably within a hospital or large institutional setting. You will demonstrate exceptional technical expertise across electrical, plumbing, boiler, and refrigeration systems, coupled with strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.

• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures and meets all applicable codes.
• Comprehensive understanding of equipment operation, building systems, emergency procedures and the ability to successfully provide service as needed.
• Observes meters and gauges, manipulates valves and machinery to keep readings within the specified requirements.
• Performs preventive maintenance of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment by using established departmental procedures, assuring minimized equipment failure.
• Responsible for accurate and timely completion of documentation in the Computer Maintenance Management System (e.g., work orders, equipment, and area records).
• Recognize and correct unsafe practices and conditions as needed.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Five (5) years minimum experience in maintenance, operation and repair of building mechanical systems; including but not limited to boilers, liquid chillers, pumps, fans and air handling units, heat exchangers, and ancillary equipment
• Knowledge with medical gas systems including medical air pumps, medical vacuum pumps, bulk oxygen, nitrous oxide and nitrogen and backup systems
• Knowledge with Building Automation Systems and Computerized Maintenance Management systems
• Strong communication skills; ability to read, write and speak English
• Basic computer skills

• Valid state of employment driver's license

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly)

Preferred

• Technical degree/certificate in a facilities related field
• Hospital facilities or healthcare construction experience
• Previous leadership experience
• Stationary Engineer, Boiler Operator Class A & B, CFC and/or Journeyman certification