• Head of Maintenance Building Engineer

    Northwell Health (Lake Success, NY)


    **Req Number** 178704

     

    Head of Maintenance Building Engineer

     

    FlexStaff is seeking a Head of Maintenance Building Engineer for their client's advanced Bronx facility. This hands-on leader will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and peak performance of all complex facility systems, including refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, and boiler systems. The role involves driving preventive maintenance, utilizing CMMS for data-driven decisions, ensuring compliance, and building/mentoring a high-performing team.

     

    + Location: Bronx, NY

    + Base Pay: $225,000.00+ / Year

    + Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

    + Required Degree: 4 Year Degree (or equivalent experience)

    + Management: Manages Others (Yes)

    + Languages: English/Spanish (preferred)

    The Role (Key Responsibilities):

    + Facility & Systems Oversight:

    + Lead total plant maintenance, focusing on preventive and predictive maintenance for maximum uptime.

    + Oversee and provide expert guidance on a wide range of complex facility systems, including Industrial HVAC, CO2/507 refrigeration, pneumatics, high-pressure boilers, high-tension electrical, plumbing, fire systems, and industrial kitchen equipment.

    + Manage critical spare parts inventory.

    + Process & Compliance Management:

    + Champion the use of CMMS for streamlined scheduling, tracking, and data-driven decisions.

    + Monitor trends, analyze reports, and implement improvements to extend asset lifecycle and minimize downtime.

    + Ensure safety and compliance by updating SOPs, enforcing strict protocols, and adhering to OSHA standards.

    + Drive continuous improvement initiatives balancing cost-efficiency, sustainability, and performance.

    + People & Cross-Functional Leadership:

    + Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing maintenance team.

    + Foster a culture of accountability and pride.

    + Partner with operations, engineering, safety, and quality assurance.

    + Provide professional growth opportunities through training and development.

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience).

    + 5+ years of experience in maintenance management, including oversight of complex systems.

    + 5+ years of leadership experience in a maintenance or facilities environment.

    + Strong bilingual communication skills (English & Spanish preferred).

    + Proven ability to balance technical expertise with strategic leadership.

     

    Additional Salary Detail

     

    The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

     

    The salary range for this position is $225000-$225000/year

     

    It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.