Commonwealth Health ยท 3 weeks ago
Maintenance Engineer III
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCommonwealth Health is seeking a Maintenance Engineer III responsible for advanced maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of complex systems within a healthcare facility. This role ensures the reliability and safety of critical infrastructure and leads maintenance projects while providing mentorship to junior engineers.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNursing and Residential CarePersonal Health
Responsibilities
Conducts rounds of all areas, including equipment rooms and mechanical rooms, to ensure security and proper functioning of systems
Performs advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on critical systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, medical gas systems, backup power, elevators, lighting, and/or other infrastructure
Oversees the maintenance and repair of essential healthcare systems such as medical gas systems, sterilization units, and emergency power systems, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations
Ensures all maintenance activities adhere to Joint Commission standards, OSHA regulations, fire safety codes, and healthcare-specific guidelines, maintaining documentation for audits and inspections
Leads emergency maintenance efforts during off-hours, weekends, and holidays to minimize disruptions caused by system failures
Maintains, repairs, and calibrates HVAC equipment control systems, ensuring optimal performance
Uses the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record maintenance activities, manage work orders, and track inventory
Coordinates with hospital departments, contractors, and vendors to ensure maintenance activities align with hospital priorities and do not disrupt patient care
Responds to fire alarms, disaster alerts, and security incidents as a key member of the response team
Performs assigned security rounds and ensures access areas are locked and unlocked per policy and procedure
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
5-7 years in facilities maintenance, with a minimum of three (3) years in a healthcare or hospital environment required
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State required
Licensed Steam Boiler and Refrigeration within the first six (6) months of employment required
Licensed Maintenance Electrician required or
Certified HVAC Technician required or
PLUMBER - Licensed Plumber required
Certified in at least one level of Freon safety, removal, fill and use required
Preferred
Associate Degree or formal training in facility maintenance, mechanical systems, or a related field preferred
1-2 years of expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and medical gas systems preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
Matching 401(k)
Opportunities for Career Advancement
Rewards & Recognition Programs
Exclusive Discounts and Perks
Company
Commonwealth Health
Commonwealth Health is a healthcare networks offers home health services and clinical services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (10)
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2022 (4)
2021 (2)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Howe
Chief Operating Officer, Commonwealth Health - Scranton Market
Patty Petlock Kane
Chief Operations Officer, Physician Network
Recent News
2025-08-11
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