Job Description
Job Description:
Lillibridge Healthcare Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ventas, delivering property management and leasing excellence with an outstanding record of tenant satisfaction. Lillibridge manages more than 22 million square feet of outpatient medical space across 36 states, providing prime medical office spaces to health systems and physicians seeking to expand their reach and deliver value to their communities. About the Role The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall leadership of building operations and maintenance for a given portfolio. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, general repairs and preventative maintenance of building systems, HVAC systems expertise, utility savings efforts, lighting, and fire/life safety systems, ensuring optimal client/tenant satisfaction. This position will manage and maintain policies, procedures, standards, and reporting related to all maintenance functions, including budgeting, contracts and capital expenditure recommendations. This role plays a key part in maintaining the reliability and performance of our buildings, creating safe, functional environments for tenants and clients. Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Maintains engineering logs and completes required reports. Assists with implementing ongoing improvement programs (e.g., Energy Star, LEED). Adheres to all safety standards, policies, procedures, and codes of conduct. Completes maintenance activities using various enhancing tools for preventative maintenance tasks, work order requests, and managing building alarms (fire, BAS). Performs daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspections of buildings and equipment. Coordinates activities with tenants as needed within leased spaces. Performs hands-on repairs, including pumps, motors, VFDs, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, fans, etc. Manages documents and files to comply with audits from local authorities. Manages construction projects per building standards. Manages work order software, including adding materials to stock, updating users, and adding new equipment PMs per manufacturer guidelines. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training in maintenance-related fields preferred Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a medical or lab environment. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Experience with complex mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems in medical or lab settings. Certifications (e.g., HVAC, CFC Handling, Electrical, Plumbing) preferred Must be located in Durham, NC area with availability for after-hours emergencies and participation in on-call rotation Must be in office, on-site, 5 days a week and drive to the various properties with employee owned vehicle, as needed Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, climb ladders/stairs, and perform extensive walking Basic computer skills and comfort using maintenance or work order software Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future Why Choose Lillibridge Competitive pay and performance-based incentives 90% employer-covered health insurance 401(k) with company match 20 days of PTO to start + 11 paid holidays Stable, long-term career growth with a trusted national leader In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other wellness benefits under applicable plan terms. Lillibridge is a Chicago-based healthcare real estate firm. Our parent company is Ventas Inc., a Fortune 500 REIT (www.ventasreit.com). As an industry leader, Lillibridge has decades of experience in healthcare real estate and specializes in advisory services, acquisition and development, and property management and leasing of medical office and ambulatory healthcare properties nationwide. One of the largest firms in this sector, we own / manage 24M sf across 450 healthcare properties in 32 states, 200+ markets and 160+ cities. More than 10M people a year visit our buildings to maintain their good health and get well.
