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Kaiser Permanente · 1 day ago

Lead Facility Engineer II

Kaiser Permanente is the country’s leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan committed to improving health care for its over 12.7 million members. The Lead Facility Engineer II ensures the safe and proper operation and maintenance of the power plant at Kaiser Permanente owned facilities while providing a safe environment for members and staff.

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Responsibilities

Works in a self-directed way with limited supervision
Coordinates with Management on activities, schedules and work assignments of maintenance personal
Makes decisions on facility equipment and systems when an emergency impacts the facility operations
Single point of contact for facility management when the environment of the campus is adversely impacted due to environmental, systems and equipment failures
Is responsible along with Management for ongoing compliance of facilities
Monitors building systems operations to assure efficient operation
Is responsible with Management to perform inspections, maintenance, and to assure repairs on building systems are performed correctly
Insures the upkeep of building grounds. Reports to proper authority observations of any condition(s) that need attention around the exterior of the buildings, including parking lots and garages
Performs all Environmental and Safety tasks in accordance with appropriate Occupational, Safety and Health and Environmental Regulations
Operates facilities in accordance with local, state, and federal EHS regulations as well as best management practices and procedures
Documents steps or measures taken in performing tasks in accordance to EHS Regulations
Participates in the EHS assessment process and performing the necessary tasks or operations to achieve compliance with assessment recommendations
Keeps logs, prepares reports on boilers, chillers, and HVAC equipment and performs necessary maintenance and services
Responds to facility problems during working hours and while on-call
Maintains close communications with the Facility Operations Manager
When circumstances require management, may assign an E2 to troubleshoot building system problems and make repairs in other medical facilities within the MAS Region
Advises Management in the review and development of maintenance policies and procedures throughout the Region and makes recommendation for any changes
Monitors and maintains specialized clinical equipment that is installed as part of the building systems. For example, medical gas in a facilities
Helping with WO review and completion of other Engineers in that zone
Helping with MCM WO review meetings and updates
Assigning WO to Engineers for execution (follow-up with Stephanie if WOs will automatically be assigned to Engineers)
Staying on top of WO status and notes (i.e., moving status from open, hold, waiting on parts, etc. and adding notes to the WOs for end user information)
Scheduling and coordinate annual and semi-annual inspections (i.e., elevators, generators, fire alarms, sprinklers, etc.)
Responding to emergencies throughout the zone and communicating status updates to Zone Manager
Help Manager monitor the KPLearn and union training requirements. Assist other Engineers if they have questions or struggle in certain areas
Help identify necessary Engineering training to increase knowledge and skill level with extensive and new technology being installed in our buildings
Help coordinate or fill in building coverage when Engineers on PTO/sick
Clockworks/HydroPoint and Energy saving opportunities lead and ownership (your Energy Champion)
Highlight technical troubleshooting as we interview
Getting annual UST information and ready for DEQ/MDE submission
Inventory support in Nuvolo to help CMMS Owner
Performs other duties, within their field, as assigned by immediate supervisor

Qualification

HVAC systemsBoiler operationsBuilding systems maintenanceStationary Engineering LicenseUniversal Chlorofluorocarbons CertificateCommunication skillsIndependent workLeadership experience

Required

Minimum eight (8) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of building systems in medical or industrial facilities to include: three years of HVAC experience, including working with chillers both air and water cooled, package units, direct expansion, split systems and variable refrigeration system: and two years experience working with and performing maintenance on boilers or similar, and related equipment is required
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required
Stationary Engineering License - Grade 3 (Maryland)
Drivers License (in location where applicable)
Universal Chlorofluorocarbons Certificate
Willing to accept equivalent license from other jurisdictions and allow one (1) year to obtain the required Maryland license
Willing to accept other equivalent license, certifications, or degrees if hires based in Virginia
Demonstrated experience with heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems
Knowledge and experience of boiler operations and related equipment required
In-depth knowledge of life safety code on federal, state, and local levels required
Ability to communicate effectively with medical center and Regional Office personnel
Ability to work independently and in a professional manner
Minimum Requirement - Essential (Physical) Functions (bending, lifting, mobility): Lift 50 lbs
Experience with Hospital Plan Maintenance regulations and physical plant systems within the medical facilities required

Preferred

Previous management, supervisory or leadership experience preferred

Company

Kaiser Permanente

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Kaiser Permanente is a health organization that offers disease prevention, mental healthcare, and chronic disease management services.

H1B Sponsorship

Kaiser Permanente has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$7.48M
2018-07-17Grant· $0.08M
2014-08-05Grant· $7.4M

Leadership Team

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Gregory Adams
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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James L. Robinson III
Senior Vice President/Area Manager
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