Facilities Engineer III
- Employer
- University of Massachusetts Medical School
- Location
- 460 Walk Hill Street
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Facilities Management & Sustainability
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Facilities Engineer III is responsible for assisting in the planning of new facilities as well as installation, operation and maintenance of all facilities systems at MassBiologics. Responsible for managing assigned infrastructure and capital improvement projects.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Responsible for the design, installation and troubleshooting of building mechanical, electrical and architectural systems
- Assist with the review of engineering, design and construction of projects. Reviews design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules
- May participate in analysis and modification project scope, budgets and schedules
- Responsible for management and tracking of outside projects and facility operations. Works with the Maintenance Manager to coordinate available personnel with current workload
- Develop and maintain various databases, architectural standards and specifications
- Synthesize interdependent elements, develops strategies, recommends alternatives, and implements action plans for routine and unanticipated projects and studies
- Recommend, develop, and implement departmental operating policies, systems and procedures
- Recommend and develop safety policies, procedures, manuals and training programs
- Prepare Standard Operating Procedures, Change Controls and Incident/Deviation Reports
- Maintain effective working relationship with associates, departmental heads, administrators, and the general staff
- Keep abreast of current trends and developments in the field
- Serve as the clerk of the works
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Civil Engineering
- 5 years of experience as a Facilities Engineer, including 3 years’ experience in Project Management activities
- Thorough knowledge of building design process, mechanical/electrical systems, construction methods and materials
- Ability to analyze, design, test and troubleshoot building mechanical and electrical systems, including but not limited to electrical distribution, controls, HVAC and piping
- Working knowledge of building codes/standards and environmental and safety regulations, including but not limited to National Electrical Code, Massachusetts State Building Code, ASHRAE, NFPA and OSHA
- Ability to present information verbally in a clear and concise manner and to produce legible and meaningful written communications necessary to interact with Campus and contract personnel workers
- Ability to produce working drawings and maintain building drawing database using AutoCAD 14 or higher. Evidence of formal AutoCAD training is highly desirable.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with the administration and programming of a computerized Building Management System is strongly preferred.
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Inside Workings at UMASS Medical School
The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), the Commonwealth's only public medical school, is proud of our role in serving the people of Massachusetts. Although, its the inside workings of UMMS that makes the difference.
Mission and Culture
- We’re serious about our mission and about our people.
- Real World Impact - Our people get excited about our mission of real-world impact in health sciences education, research and public service.
- International Prominence and New Opportunities - As this institution has grown to national – and international – prominence, we’ve found new opportunities to train tomorrow’s physicians, nurses and scientists, discover causes of and cures for disease and help improve the quality of health care.
- Deep Commitment - With our clinical partner, UMass Memorial Health Care, and our other teaching affiliates, we share a deep commitment to national distinction in patient care.
- Valued Partnerships – UMMS partners with Commonwealth Medicine, the health care consulting arm of UMMS. Also, UMMS partners with MassBiologics in scientific collaborations, technology management and creating partnerships for the development of products for the benefit of patients. These valued partnerships help us to provide services and programs to help meet our needs at UMMS and the public.
- Proud Contributors - People at UMMS enjoy the feeling of going to work every day knowing what they do is truly important and worthwhile.
- Complementary and Inseparable - These varied parts of our mission and culture are complementary and inseparable.
Careers
UMMS, the state’s first and only public academic health sciences center, educates physicians, scientists and advanced practice nurses to heal, discover, teach and care, with compassion. UMMS is a world-class institution with opportunities to match. 
Competitive Compensation – UMMS offers salaries that are competitive with Worcester-area employers. When combined with our generous benefits, perks, and paid time off, many job seekers are surprised to find a total rewards package that matches or exceeds their current situation.
Targeted Hiring Process – At UMMS, there are actually multiple hiring processes for different segments of our workforce. In nearly all cases, UMMS hiring process is decentralized, with qualified candidates screened and referred to an academic officer or manager with hiring authority.
24/7 Access to Employment Opportunities – iCIMS is our online job search and application system. iCIMS is available 24/7 to provide you with a convenient and up-to-date view of the available employment opportunities across our campuses. Updates are made daily and include all faculty and non-faculty position listings from every school and department within the UMMS. When you identify a position you are interested in and qualified for, apply online. New opportunities become available frequently so it pays to check back often!
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With outstanding benefits, competitive pay, extensive learning opportunities, and a stimulating and attractive work environment, UMMS may be exactly the employer you’ve been looking for.
• Superior Benefits - UMMS offers a wide range of benefits and perks that invite comparison with the best employers in the Worcester area – and with academic institutions anywhere. UMMS provides superior medical and dental coverage for you and your family, fully funded retirement plans, generous time off, a Tuition Assistance Plan – and much more.
• People Centered - UMMS is an employer, but it is also a community. Its comprehensive medical and dental benefits, retirement plans, and even paid holidays reflect an institution built around people, with a deep respect for their differences and needs.
• Commitment to Healthy Living - UMMS provides resources to help you balance work and life and encourages healthy living through great programs and discounts for fitness, physical activity, weight management, nutritional counseling and general wellness available through our health insurance plans.
• Breadth of Offerings - Above all, the breadth of UMMS offerings set the School apart and makes it an environment favored by all sorts of smart, career-savvy people.
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A History of Making Vital Improvements - UMASS Medical School Milestones
1962: Legislation establishes University of Massachusetts Medical School
1970: First medical students begin classes in Shaw Building
1974: First class graduates 16 MDs
1979: PhD program begins
1986: Graduate School of Nursing opens
1986: PhD program becomes Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
1994: Graduate School of Nursing initiates PhD program
1998: UMass Clinical System and Memorial Health Care merge to form UMass Memorial Health Care
2001: Lazare Research Building opens
2002: Campus Modernization begins on the University Campus
2004: Graduate Entry Pathway Program established at the Graduate School of Nursing
2005: PhD Program in Clinical & Population Health Research established at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
2005: Massachusetts Biologic Laboratories opens new manufacturing and filling facility in Mattapan
2006: Craig Mello, PhD, Blais University Chair in Molecular Medicine and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, is awarded the Medical School's first Nobel Prize. Dr. Mello shared the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Andrew Fire, PhD, of Stanford University, for their discoveries related to RNA interference.
2007: Michael F. Collins, MD, is named chancellor and Terence R. Flotte, MD, is named dean of the School of Medicine.
2009: Groundbreaking for the Albert Sherman Center, a 500,000-square-foot research and education facility slated for completion in 2012.
2010: Ambulatory Care Center opens
2012: The Albert Sherman Center, a 500,000-square-foot research and education facility, completed and opens
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