Engineering Services  
Full Time
Day Shift 
7:00am - 3:30pm

Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities. Ranked #1 in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Medical Center is the only hospital named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina.

The 607-bed teaching hospital anchors a health care network that includes six community medical centers and employs more than 8,700 health care professionals. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina’s first HeartCARE CenterTM and an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence affiliated with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for research and education. The network also features an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer’s care center and nearly 80 physician practices.  Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year.

 

 

 

 

Job Summary

Supervises and assists the activities of the maintenance staff to provide effective upkeep of equipment and facilities in accordance to policies, procedures, standards, and practices set by the hospital, the Engineering Department, DHEC, JCAHO, and other local community and governmental agencies. Responsible for the Physical Plant Facility and its related equipment within the hospital, urgent care centers, and all hospital owned physician practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent; Trade or vocational school education (2 years) in a discipline such as: plumbing, electricity, HVAC, or carpentry.
Minimum Years of Experience: 5 Years of work experience in a recognized craft with working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (3 years of which should have been a supervisory capacity of where leadership qualities have been demonstrated)
Substitutable Education & Experience: Education can be substituted for 7 years of experience in a recognized craft.
Required Certifications/Licensure: None
Required Training: Must have the ability to write and interpret technical plans and reports as well as ability to communicate effectively with management and professional personnel;
Working skills in computer management systems. These skills should be acquired through combination of engineering education and experience;
Experience in plumbing, HVAC, electricity, and physical plant operations;
Extensive training and experience in hospital maintenance.

Essential Functions Evaluate and plan work order and projects requirements and assign to appropriate personnel within the section.  This includes responsibility for, but is not limited to, scheduling of work to maximum extent possible, pre-ordering of material, staging of material and execution requirements. Evaluate section equipment requirements. Evaluate and schedule/obtain training as required to maintain/upgrade craftsman skill levels.  Providing in-service training where applicable. Give technical assistance to craftsmen on a daily basis Develops, evaluates, and supervises departmental policies and procedures, standards of work performance for the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment, buildings and building systems including boilers and other equipment that provide heat, cooling, steam, hot water, electricity, sanitation, and medical gases.  Implements and directs a preventative maintenance program to ensure efficient and uninterrupted operation of the entire physical plant and all related utilities and operating equipment.  Maintains documentation of all maintenance, repairs, and testing. Coordinates the repair, replacements, and additions of equipment as necessary. Responsible for the selection and coordination of the physical plant service contracts. To be responsible for all mechanical and electrical functions. Make self-available on beeper for help with “on call” duties and assignments. Responsible for ensuring that the engineering shop is maintained in clean and safe order. Provide the hospital and its affiliates with an energy efficient operation without the loss of comfort. Review and help plan future energy usage systems in new facilities and renovations. Assists in development of annual operating budget; monitors budget after adoption to maintain facility within projected budget constraints. Position requires continuous availability for coordination in engineering emergencies. Instruct and monitor personnel in the section concerning safe working practices and the wearing of appropriate safety gear. Duties & Responsibilities Supervises assigned staff to include staffing, scheduling, interviewing and hiring, evaluating work performance, counseling, disciplining, and terminating. Ensures departmental policies are followed. Periodically inspects buildings and utility systems to determine need for alterations, improvements, repairs, and to check energy performances. To continue to improve the department and the systems that it operates by evaluation. Evaluate initiated energy control programs and implement periodic checks to maintain integrity of systems. To ensure that Service Excellence and CQI is a part of the section’s everyday function. Ensure that maintenance records are maintained as required by The Joint Commission. Coordinates cross training with Construction/Grounds Manager. To perform duties of Director of Engineering in his absence. Works closely with PM’s, equipment, systems, and programs to ensure work is completed on a daily basis. To ensure equipment is maintained to meet safety standards and reliability. Continue education on Maintenance Engineering, Management and other job related skills to keep informed of and implement new technologies. Assist in development of capital budget; obtaining bids, coordinating and scheduling purchases of capital items. Responsible for storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals.  Including manifestation of records and documentation for OSHA, CAP, EPA, DHEC, AND Joint Commission. Responsible for record keeping and permitting of utility installations for EPA, DHEC, and Joint Commission (includes: Air Emissions, Fuel Usage, Generator Usage, and maintenance of Elevators and Fire Extinguishing Systems). Maintenance of an optimistic, professional, career oriented demeanor (positive role model) as leader with your area.  Exemplifies excellent customer relations towards patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.  Holds themselves and subordinates for conformity to Service Excellence Policy and “House Rules”. Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal.  Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training. Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, e.g., fire or disaster.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:

Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits  Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one.  LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary  Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.