ENGINEERING MANAGER

Summary & Objective

The Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, and safety of the facilities, physical plant, equipment, and grounds. This role ensures that the facility remains in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining a safe, functional, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have a skilled trade background (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related field) with proven leadership in facilities management, preferably in a healthcare or long-term care environment.

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or technical certification in facilities management, engineering, or a skilled trade preferred.
• Skilled trade background in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in facilities maintenance, with at least 2 years in leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience in healthcare or nursing home facility management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, regulatory requirements, and life safety codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and compliance standards.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to respond to facility emergencies on a 24/7 basis.
• Must have knowledge of computer office software
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language

Essential Functions

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, life safety, and medical gas systems.
• Manage and schedule maintenance staff and vendors to ensure timely and efficient completion of work orders and projects.
• Maintain documentation to ensure compliance with CMS, AHCA, NFPA, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and supervise inspections, testing, and certification of all building systems (elevators, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, boilers, etc.).
• Oversee environmental services, housekeeping, groundskeeping, and security functions (if applicable).
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, including forecasting, expense tracking, and cost-control measures.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and serve as the point of contact during facility emergencies.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed and implement corrective actions when hazards are identified.
• Collaborate with nursing and administrative leadership to support resident care through proper facility operations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

• Provides orientation to new employees as needed.
• Maintain your required license, certifications and mandatory skill updates.
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

• May serve as an interim department leader depending on need

Physical Requirements

• Use of Senses-Position requires excellent hearing. Frequently necessary to communicate through personal occasional telephone and radio communication is required. Good vision is necessary.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or technical certification in facilities management, engineering, or a skilled trade preferred.
• Skilled trade background in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in facilities maintenance, with at least 2 years in leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience in healthcare or nursing home facility management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, regulatory requirements, and life safety codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and compliance standards.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to respond to facility emergencies on a 24/7 basis.
• Must have knowledge of computer office software
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language

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