Boiler Plant Operator

Meritus Health Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Assistance & Tuition Reimb.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) / HSA

Shift Differential Pay

Job summary

Meritus Health is seeking a Boiler Plant Operator to keep our central energy plant running safely, efficiently, and around the clock, ensuring steam for heating, equipment power, and sterilization to support patient care.

Under supervision, you’ll perform rounds, monitor readings, troubleshoot issues, conduct daily water chemistry testing, and prepare boilers for annual inspections. Meritus Health offers comprehensive benefits, PTO, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with formal boiler plant training.
• Minimum 6 years boiler plant experience (8 years preferred).
• Maryland Stationary Engineer’s License required; Grade 2 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and inspect the central energy plant and boiler systems.
• Document operational readings during rounds.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and respond to system malfunctions.
• Perform daily water chemistry testing and adjustments.
• Prepare boilers for annual inspections and ensure code compliance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance with documentation.
• Serve as first responder for Facilities Engineering during off-hours.
• Coordinate vendor access through the control room.
• Support overall plant operations and safety initiatives.

Skills

Safety-focused

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Reliable under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with boiler plant training

Maryland Stationary Engineer’s License (Grade 2 preferred)

Tools

Boiler Plant operations knowledge

Chiller plant operations knowledge

Water chemistry testing

Job description

Keep the Heart of the Hospital Running

Behind every safe surgery, warm patient room, and sterile instrument is a highly skilled professional ensuring our systems never miss a beat. As a

Keep the Heart of the Hospital Running

Behind every safe surgery, warm patient room, and sterile instrument is a highly skilled professional ensuring our systems never miss a beat. As a Boiler Plant Operator, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our hospital running safely, efficiently, and around the clock.

If you take pride in precision, safety, and being the expert others rely on—you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Do

Under the direction of the Facilities Engineering Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and inspection of our central energy plant and boiler systems. Your work ensures a continuous supply of steam for heating, equipment power, and sterilization—supporting patient care every single day.

• Performing routine rounds of the central energy plant and documenting operational readings
• Monitoring, troubleshooting, and responding to system malfunctions
• Conducting daily water chemistry testing and making necessary adjustments
• Preparing boilers for annual inspections and ensuring code compliance
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance with detailed documentation
• Serving as a first responder for Facilities Engineering during off-hours
• Coordinating vendor access through the control room
• Supporting overall plant operations and safety initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus formal training in boiler plant operation or maintenance
• Minimum 6 years of boiler plant experience (8 years preferred)
• Extensive experience in Boiler Plant operations and maintenance
• Maryland Stationary Engineer’s License required. Grade 2 preferred
• Strong working knowledge of boiler and chiller plant operations

You’ll thrive here if you are:

• Safety-focused and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working independently when needed
• Reliable under pressure and confident responding to system issues
• Proud of maintaining critical infrastructure that supports patient care

Physical & Work Environment

This role involves standing, walking, climbing, bending, lifting, and working around high-temperature equipment and hazardous materials. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and sustained focus are essential for success in this position

Caring for our Team

We are committed to supporting the well‑being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Support for your continued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Options to save pre‑tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.