Job Summary The Maintenance Engineer I is responsible for performing entry-level maintenance tasks to ensure the proper functioning and safety of the facility's equipment, building systems, and infrastructure. This includes performing routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and addressing basic repairs in accordance with regulations and safety protocols. The Maintenance Engineer I works under supervision and assists senior staff in ensuring the facility operates efficiently and safely for patients, staff, and visitors. Essential Functions • Troubleshoots and performs basic repairs on mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems, as well as hospital-specific equipment. • Responds promptly and professionally to work requests or trouble calls, ensuring all tasks are completed without valid written complaints. • Conducts routine inspections of facility equipment and systems to identify and address potential problems or safety hazards, ensuring compliance with healthcare codes, regulations, and facility standards. • Ensures all maintenance work adheres to Joint Commission standards, local building codes, fire safety regulations, and other healthcare-related compliance requirements. • Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs, materials used, and hours worked. • Collaborates with hospital staff to coordinate maintenance work, minimizing disruptions to patient care and hospital operations. • Assists in maintaining an inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment, ensuring timely procurement of necessary materials to support maintenance operations. • Provides weekend and emergency staff relief, stepping in as needed to maintain uninterrupted hospital services. • Completes all required documentation of preventive maintenance (PM) and regulatory compliance tasks in accordance with department policies. • Reports malfunctioning devices or equipment to the supervisor and takes immediate action in emergency situations to ensure safety and functionality. • Ensures unresolved trouble calls are clearly communicated and handed off for proper follow-up, guaranteeing timely issue resolution. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications • Technical School or formal training in facility maintenance, mechanical systems, or a related field preferred • 1-2 years of experience in facilities maintenance, engineering, or related roles in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, and ability to troubleshoot common issues. • Understanding of healthcare-related regulations, including Joint Commission standards, OSHA safety regulations, and infection control procedures. • Familiarity with medical gas systems, elevators, and emergency power systems is a plus. • Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment in a safe and efficient manner. • Effective communication skills to interact with staff, contractors, and other team members in a professional manner. Licenses and Certifications • DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State required • Licensed Steam Boiler and Refrigeration obtained within six (6) months of hire required • Licensed Maintenance Electrician required or • Certified HVAC Technician required or • PLUMBER - Licensed Plumber required State Specific Requirements • Georgia: CPI - Nonviolent Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training certification required.
See More Details >>Manages the functionality and safety of the facility, including the physical building(s), mechanical equipment, electrical system(s), heating and cooling systems and life safety systems in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. Assigns work, supervises staff and verifies and documents the completion of all routine maintenance and repairs in the property maintenance management system. Directs outside contractors, communicates with city officials and inspects quality of work by staff. Responds and coordinates responses to guest calls and emergency situations. Interviews, trains, supervises, counsels, schedules and evaluates staff. What are we looking for? Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values: • Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences. • Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time. • Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities. • Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do. • Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions. • Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes: • Quality • Productivity • Dependability • Customer Focus • Adaptability What will it be like to work for Hilton? Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
See More Details >>PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION In general, this classification performs professional engineering work to support the operation and maintenance (O&M) of FKAA water, wastewater and reclaimed water systems, as well as assist in the design and development of renewal and replacement (R&R) projects and capital improvement projects in the capital improvement program (CIP). This position reports to the Director of Engineering. The successful applicants will be initially subject to a six (6) month probationary period. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Manages projects administered by the Engineering Department, which can be either capital improvements or operations support. Responsible for preparing planning reports, design drawings and contract specifications under the direction of the Principal Engineer. Assists in providing both water and/or wastewater treatment process support to Operations and Maintenance (O&M) treatment operations and water quality staff as required to troubleshoot operational issues and evaluate existing treatment processes to identify ways to optimize processes to increase reliability, ease of operation and cost efficiency. Assists in developing and maintaining hydraulic modeling for the FKAA water transmission and individual distribution systems, as well as for the individual pressurized sewer collection and transmission systems. Using models, reviews and optimizes operational paradigms to increase reliability, ease of operation and cost efficiency. Assists in developing, maintaining, implementing and optimizing procedures with respect to field activities such as: unidirectional flushing planning and implementation, valve exercising, field pipeline disinfection, pipeline coating inspection, inspection of pumps and other mechanical equipment, sewer main and lateral inspection, fat/oil/grease (FOG) control, sewer manhole inspection, water leak detection, infiltration and inflow (I&I) detection and mitigation, and other field operations as assigned. Assists in preparing engineering reports in support of all regulatory agency permits; reviews and updates Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan for FKAA fuel facilities to ensure regulatory compliance. Assists in and/or designs the FKAA water accounting program including, but not limited to: developing and implementing field plans to measure water, identifying and developing remediation for lost water, preparing water balance summary for water loss reporting, and working with municipals/county on Water Supply Plans. Assists in and/or develops and implements the automated water meter data collection program; develops all related renewal and replacement (R&R) or Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects to improve reliability and overall system coverage. Assists in managing the FKAA Asset Management Program by coordinating annual field asset inventory and condition assessments, conducting regular asset criticality assessments, and defining a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) program on critical assets. Assists in capital planning through review of asset maintenance histories and other relevant asset data, as well as identifying projects identified in the FKAA Master Plan. May supervise and/or manage administrative and/or field personnel as assigned. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Performs administrative work, as assigned Provides assistance to other employees or departments, as needed Performs other related duties as required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical, mechanical or environmental engineering required with a minimum of three (3) years previous experience within a water/wastewater utility and/or consulting engineering firm specializing in water and wastewater system design. • A Master’s degree in civil, chemical, mechanical or environmental engineering may be substituted for up to two (2) years of experience as indicated above. • Must be a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) with the ability to obtain registration in the State of Florida within six (6) months of hire. • Must have a valid State driver license, with the ability to obtain a State of Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of hire. • Requires advanced computer skills to utilize word processing and spreadsheet programs to generate reports, graphics, tables, etc.; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications and experience in database development and management desired. • Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. PERFORMANCE APTITUDES Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria. ADA COMPLIANCE Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as odors or temperature extremes. The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Key West, FL, often begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with theoretical education, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 189,016 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with wages averaging around $1,350 per week in Key West, FL. The job outlook is promising, with a projected growth rate of 11% from 2023 to 2033. Vocational schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with potential earnings exceeding $70,000 annually for experienced mechanical trade professionals.
