FACILITIES ENGINEER

Summary:

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) is committed to delivering quality healthcare to northeastern Arizona. We are actively recruiting talented Providers to join us in the stunning American Southwest, where icons such as the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley characterize the high-desert plateaus. FDIHB's core value of Work-Life-Balance truly defines the rural healthcare systems of the future. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications at www.fdihb.org/careers!DISCLAIMER: Must pass an extensive background check as required by the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (ICPFVPA), as amended. NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE: FDIHB, Inc. is located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.

The purpose of this position is to provide engineering, consultation, and assistance in the operation, design and construction of Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) healthcare facilities, staff housing units, site improvements and other related physical plant facilities and equipment. This position provides expertise, planning and daily coordination for the management of all FDIHB facilities (Tséhootsooi Medical Center, Nahata'Dziil Health Center, Nihi Dine'é Bá).

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Job Announcement Flyer:

Facilities Engineer 07_2025.pdf [pdf - 10316.50 KB]

Duties:

Project Leadership: Serve in a substantial leading role in complex projects and provide engineering oversight of assigned facility repair and/or construction projects, potentially serving as the project lead for contractors. Planning & Scheduling: Establish goals, objectives, priorities, schedules, and budgets for approved CIPs. Track and control construction schedules and associated costs to ensure project completion within the allocated time and budget. Contract Management: Participate in the consultant and construction service vendor selection, contract negotiation, and administration. Establish and maintain electronic databases and tracking systems for CIPs. Coordination: Coordinate pre-construction and construction activities with internal departments (Risk, Safety, Infection Control, Quality) and external agencies, utility companies, and organizations to facilitate timely project completion. Reporting & Presentation: Prepare and present written and oral reports of a technical and administrative nature to the Leadership Council, Director of Facilities, Chief Administrative Officer, and the Board of Directors, detailing budget status and project progression. System Expertise: Apply technical knowledge to assignments involving major building systems, including Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, fire protection, architectural systems, electrical distribution, and medical gases. Technical Analysis: Perform tasks involving energy and life-cycle costs analysis of mechanical systems and equipment. Data Integrity & Drafting: Perform calculations applying standard formulas, prepare graphs, curves, and tables for other engineers. Record factual data in tests and observation studies. Perform drafting and minor detail designs and search technical reports for information. Building Code Compliance: Provide coordination and direction to assure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Tribal building codes, contract specifications, and scope of work from pre- to post-construction. Database Management: Confirm existing conditions and examine new conditions to ensure facilities information database integrity for various tracking systems (e.g., MPulse). Facilities Inspection: Conduct regular quarterly inspections of facilities to proactively identify and resolve issues and ensure all infrastructure and equipment are in good working condition. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of direct work experience as an engineer. EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering or closely related field. FOR FULL CONSIDERATION, the completion of an online application is MANDATORY at www.fdihb.org/careers and give as much detail as practically required. PLEASE EMAIL an Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume and a copy of your Degree (BS) to: Glenda.Jim@fdihb.org / OFFICE: (928) 729-8207.

Work Type:

Permanent, Full

Announcement #:

FACIL001947-25

Who May Apply?

US Citizens

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