Facilities Engineer

Position Summary Facilities Engineer, 2026-980 position at UConn Health. We are seeking a team member with a background in engineering services, focusing on maintenance, preventative maintenance, new construction, code compliance, energy conservation, and planning for all health center and related facilities. The position will work within Facilities Management in Farmington, CT. Supervision Received Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade. Supervision Exercised Provides technical design and review assistance/direction to facilities teams, project coordinators, designers, consultants, architects, other engineers, health center department managers, supervisors, administration, or other employees as assigned. Responsibilities Evaluates building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, emergency generator, fire alarms, controls, security, HVAC/R, systems for efficiency, condition, and recommendations. Redesigns systems to meet current codes, capacities, and requirements for new projects. Offers technical support for troubleshooting and maintaining existing equipment and utility systems, including energy efficiency. Develops preventative maintenance programs to assure proper maintenance upkeep of mechanical and related systems. Establishes and assists in training program for employees in proper maintenance/repair of mechanical and related systems. Develops short- and long-range energy conservation projects involving mechanical and related systems. Works with, assists and responds to local, state, and federal agencies or inspectors in compliance of codes and regulations. Follows up, reports, and takes corrective action on deficiency complaints related to systems. Manages computer control system. Coordinates projects with architects, engineers, designers and trades supervisors in the development of new systems and renovations to existing systems including system shutdowns and impact. Reviews new and replaced assets, develops and updates inventory and preventative maintenance programs in CMS. Prepares reports, estimates, budgets, schedules, and other correspondence; keeps records and files. Prepares sketches, schematics and diagrams of system modifications and updates. Meets with vendors and contractors. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skill, and Ability: Considerable technical knowledge of building and utility systems including mechanical, electrical and controls systems. Knowledge of codes and regulations including Joint Commission accreditation. Knowledge of budget preparation/financial management. Effective interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills. Ability to write and present formal reports, develop specifications, estimate costs, and prepare procedures. Ability to deal with compliance agencies, inspectors, architectural, engineering firms and staff. Experience and Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relative engineering field and four (4) years' experience in facilities design, operations, and maintenance of large building/campus systems. Preferred Qualifications ASHE CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager credential. Working Conditions May be exposed to some danger while performing inspections. Schedule Full-time, 40 hours per week, primarily Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, holidays are required as scheduled, may be required to work other shifts including weekends to accommodate departmental or project needs, 30-minute unpaid meal break. EEO Statement The University of Connecticut Health Center is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Uconn Health Center