Maintenance lead (Clarksville Building Operations)

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization:

VCH Building Operations

Job Summary:

Lead Maintenance Engineer 3 serves as a senior technical resource responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous operation of facility infrastructure, building systems, and critical equipment supporting healthcare operations. This position provides advanced expertise in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, emergency power, and utility systems while coordinating complex maintenance activities and mentoring less experienced maintenance staff. The incumbent independently diagnoses and resolves system failures, prioritizes work to minimize operational disruptions, and ensures compliance with safety, regulatory, and organizational standards.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and prioritize work orders and preventive maintenance activities to ensure timely completion, regulatory compliance, and minimal disruption to facility operations.
• Assign work orders and preventive maintenance tasks based on staff qualifications, workload demands, operational priorities, and service level expectations.
• Coordinate daily maintenance operations, repairs, and facility support activities to maintain a safe, efficient, and reliable care environment.
• Provide oversight and direction to maintenance personnel, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for complex facility, equipment, and infrastructure issues by assisting staff with advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair strategies.
• Coordinate and manage outside contractors and vendors for specialized repairs, inspections, and services that fall outside the scope of in-house maintenance capabilities.
• Research, source, and procure parts, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to support preventive and corrective maintenance activities while maintaining cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with department leadership, clinical stakeholders, and facility management to identify, communicate, and resolve ongoing operational and facility-related issues.
• Plan, coordinate, and communicate scheduled utility interruptions, equipment shutdowns, and system outages to minimize operational impact and ensure continuity of services.
• Monitor maintenance performance, identify opportunities for process improvement, and recommend solutions that enhance equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Support emergency response activities and coordinate maintenance team efforts during facility emergencies, utility failures, and other critical events.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work order documentation, inventory transactions, and regulatory compliance reports.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Independently performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team and other related teams.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Gathers and analyzes data to solve problems that arise with little or no precendent.* Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced job knowledge and has developed a breadth of skills in other areas. * Team Interaction: Serves as a lead for the team by providing expertise and guidance to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

5 years

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.