Facilities Mechanic

Facilities Mechanic / Building Engineer

This role focuses on maintaining and repairing building systems within a hospital environment, working as part of a dedicated trade team in plumbing, HVAC, or electrical. You inspect and troubleshoot equipment, perform routine and preventive maintenance, monitor system performance, and support safe, reliable operation of critical facility infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect building systems and equipment regularly to detect routine malfunctions and potential issues before they become critical.
• Read and interpret meters, gauges, and system indicators to monitor performance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boiler, chiller, and related building systems.
• Perform diagnostic tests and troubleshooting on mechanical, HVAC, boiler, VAV, plumbing, electrical, and gas systems to identify root causes of problems.
• Carry out preventive maintenance (PMs) on a wide range of hospital equipment and building systems to ensure reliability and compliance with standards.
• Repair and maintain plumbing fixtures, piping, and gasfitter systems to support safe and efficient operation of the facility.
• Service and maintain HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, VAV boxes, and related mechanical components.
• Complete maintenance technician duties as assigned, including miscellaneous job-related tasks that support overall facility operations.
• Accurately record data from inspections, tests, meters, and gauges, maintaining clear documentation of maintenance and repair activities.
• Follow extensive safety precautions when working around potentially dangerous materials, extreme temperatures, and biohazardous environments.
• Use appropriate protective equipment and adhere to safety protocols to minimize risk to yourself, colleagues, and patients.
• Collaborate with trade-specific team members and leads/supervisors, communicating issues, progress, and recommendations for system improvements.
• Support a culture of accountability by reporting hazards, identifying at-risk conditions or behaviors, and participating in continuous improvement efforts for patient and staff safety.

Essential Skills:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Maryland Master or Journeyman Plumber License.
• Valid drivers license.
• At least 5 years of trades experience directly related to facilities maintenance duties and responsibilities; 7 years preferred.
• Certification in 4 building systems, or up to 20 years of directly related experience in lieu of certifications.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in HVAC, boilers, chillers, VAV systems, and general mechanical equipment.
• Hands-on experience with plumbing systems, including fixtures, piping, and gasfitter work.
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and basic maintenance within building systems.
• Capability to perform heavy physical work, including lifting, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50 pounds.
• Commitment to following strict safety procedures and using protective equipment in environments with hazardous materials.
• Ability to work effectively in a hospital setting with complex equipment and high safety and reliability standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working in a hospital or healthcare facility environment.
• Background as a maintenance technician or building engineer supporting large, complex facilities.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of building systems and units, providing versatility across different types of equipment.
• Comfort working in environments with extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, and biohazardous materials.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation, data recording, and adherence to preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ability to work within a structured team that includes trade-specific leads and supervisors reporting to a Facilities Manager.
• Alignment with a culture that emphasizes just culture, accountability, and continuous improvement in safety.

Why Work Here?

You join a highly stable hospital organization in a well-established area, offering a consistent workload and the chance to build a long-term career. The environment provides extensive exposure to a wide range of equipment and systems, giving you strong versatility and technical growth. The employer focuses on retaining people for the long term and takes pride in offering competitive benefits and compensation, with opportunities for increases once permanent. You work in a culture that values safety, accountability, and professional development, making it an attractive place to grow your skills and advance your career.

Work Environment:

This role is based in a hospital facility in the Montgomery County area, working within dedicated trade teams for plumbing, HVAC, or electrical under the guidance of a Facilities Manager. The position involves considerable physical activity, with heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects up to 50 pounds as a primary part of the job. You work around a wide variety of building systems and hospital equipment, often in areas with extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises. The environment requires strict adherence to safety protocols and regular use of protective equipment. You operate within a culture of care and just culture, where accountability, identification of human error and at-risk behavior, and continuous improvement in patient and staff safety are central to daily operations.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Silver Spring, MD.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Silver Spring, MD.