Maintenance Specialist

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital.  This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

About the opportunity:   This position serves as a key member of the Facilities team with shared responsibility for building maintenance and Environment of Care/Life Safety compliance programs, including regulatory testing, documentation, inspections, and corrective actions. Performs maintenance, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and compliance-related activities throughout Vail Health facilities to help ensure a safe, functional, and compliant environment for patients, staff, and visitors.    What you will do:

• Supports regulatory readiness by maintaining compliance records, assisting with surveys and inspections, and participating in Environment of Care initiatives.
• Coordinates compliance activities with contractors, vendors, and internal departments, ensuring all required testing, certifications, and follow-up actions are completed.
• Maintains accurate documentation of inspections, testing, work orders, certifications, and corrective actions using the maintenance management system.
• Executes required Environment of Care, Life Safety, and regulatory compliance testing, including generators, fire protection systems, water systems, HVAC systems, and other facility-related compliance programs.
• Maintains, operates, and assists with testing of fire detection, fire suppression, emergency power, and life safety systems.
• Conducts Environment of Care rounds, life safety inspections, and facility assessments, identifying deficiencies and ensuring timely resolution.
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on buildings, grounds, utilities, and building systems to support safe and reliable operations.
• Utilizes HVAC and building automation systems to support maintenance activities, airflow testing, pressure relationship verification, and compliance requirements.
• Troubleshoots and performs moderately complex plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs as needed.
• Ensures all work is performed safely and in accordance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and departmental procedures.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.   What you will need: Experience:

• Experience supporting facilities, compliance programs, Life Safety, Environment of Care, or regulatory inspections preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of facilities maintenance, plant operations, HVAC, building systems, or related technical experience preferred.
• Experience with building automation systems, HVAC systems, and regulatory testing processes preferred.

Education:

• N/A

License(s) and Certification(s):

• Valid Colorado Driver's License required.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related trade certifications preferred.

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:$25.98—$35.84 USD