2nd Grade Stationary Engineer – HVAC & Life Safety

Optum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Incentive programs

Recognition programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a skilled Stationary Engineer to operate and maintain HVAC systems and facility equipment in a Houston setting. You will respond to alarms, perform preventive maintenance, and manage logs to ensure reliable operations.

Role involves on-call rotations, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with project teams on life safety and emergency systems. Houston-based, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent; required for role.
• Must hold City of Houston 2nd Grade Stationary Engineer certification.
• Must have City of Houston Apprentice Maintenance Electrician certification.
• HVAC/R boiler and related systems experience required.
• Experience with life safety systems and medical facility operations preferred.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics, and O&M manuals.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain HVAC and related plant equipment.
• Respond to BAS alarms, outages, and facility emergencies.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and logs.
• Support boiler watch operations and safety system testing.
• Respond to tenant service requests including HVAC, plumbing, electrical.
• Participate in budgeting and vendor invoice review.
• Join on-call rotations after hours and weekends.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Demonstrated communication skills

Independent work in routine and emer g

Hand and power tools

Time management

Education

High School diploma

City of Houston 2nd Grade Stationary Engineer

City of Houston Apprentice Maintenance Electrician

Tools

Siemens Controls

Trane Tracer BAS

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks a skilled Stationary Engineer to operate and maintain HVAC systems and facility equipment in a Houston setting. You will respond to alarms, perform preventive maintenance, and manage logs to ensure reliable operations.

Role involves on-call rotations, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with project teams on life safety and emergency systems. Houston-based, on-site position with competitive benefits.