Boiler Room Engineer - Stratford Jefferson - Full Time

Jefferson Health; Stratford (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Stratford, NJ, is seeking a Boiler Room Engineer to operate and maintain stationary steam boilers, pumps, and related systems. You will perform daily chemical water treatment and ensure safety rules are followed while keeping the boiler house clean and compliant with Jefferson's standards.

The role requires physical capability to lift heavy loads and perform mechanical/HVAC tasks as part of Facilities support, with training on safety policies and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Understanding of electrical safety and lockout/tagout standards.
• Ability to perform physically demanding boiler maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain boilers, chillers, and auxiliary systems by reading meters and gauges and taking corrective action.
• Perform daily chemical water treatment to ensure proper boiler operation.
• Keep records of readings to monitor fuel use, steam, and water temperatures and pressures.
• Assist with general mechanical, electrical/HVAC tasks for Facilities as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of boiler house and surrounding areas to facility standards.

Skills

Electrical safety

Lockout/Tagout

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Water treatment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Meters

Pressure gauges

Valves

Job description

Boiler Room Engineer - Stratford Jefferson - Full Time### Boiler Room Engineer - Stratford Jefferson - Full TimeApply: Camden County, NJ: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-0039130**Number of Positions in Requisition**1**Job Details**Maintains and operates stationary steam boilers, pumps and related equipment such as water softeners, air compressors, water treatment systems and associated piping, chillers, tower and auxiliary systems. Performs daily chemical water treatment of the boilers to insure proper running of equipment. Abides by and enforces all safety rules and regulations, State and local in order to keep boiler house safe. Responsible for keeping the boiler house and immediate surrounding area clean and up to Jefferson's facilities standards. Occassionally required to perform general mechanical and minor electrical/HVAC work in support of the Facilities department and local building needs.**Job Description** **Summary** Maintains and operates stationary steam boilers, pumps and related equipment such as water softeners, air compressors, water treatment systems and associated piping, chillers, tower and auxiliary systems. Performs daily chemical water treatment of the boilers to insure proper running of equipment. Abides by and enforces all safety rules and regulations, State and local in order to keep boiler house safe. Responsible for keeping the boiler house and immediate surrounding area clean and up to Jefferson's facilities standards. Occassionally required to perform general mechanical and minor electrical/HVAC work in support of the Facilities department and local building needs. **Job Duties*** Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson* Operates and maintains boilers as well as chiller and auxiliary systems by reading meters/pressure gauges and taking necessary appropriate action to ensure safe operation. Repacks valves, changes piping, and lubricates compressors, pumps and related parts on a regular basis.* Starts, stops, adjusts and regulates boilers and associated equipment as necessary to insure efficiency and continuity of service.* Cleans boilers, waterside and fire side, annually or as required, to meet code and regulation requirements.* Performs daily inspection of boilers, pipelines, and operating equipment for steam, water, air and fuel leaks or defective parts.* Maintains record of gages and meter readings to determine fuel and steam consumption, steam produced, hot water and chilled/condensed water temperature, chiller operating pressure, etc.* Consults with and keeps Lead/Chief Stationary Engineers apprised of activities, needs and issues as they arise.* Performs other maintenance needs as required and directed by the supervisor or lead technician. **Minimum Qualifications*** High School Diploma/GED Vocational School, or equivalent.* Understanding of electrical safety and lockout/tagout standards.* Knowledge of and ability to ensure safe practices in daily operations and effective maintenance and repair services for physical premises.* Knowledge of methods and ability to grasp new concepts, acquire new ways of seeing things, and revise ways of thinking and behaving, with the understanding that this is an ongoing business necessity.* Knowledge of successful approaches, tools, and techniques for dealing with changes and adapting to a changing environment, ability to adapt as needed.* Knowledge of and ability to use tools and techniques to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from an emergency.* Knowledge of HSE policy, ability to implement HSE policies to ensure that provided products and services are safe for people and the environment and in compliance with legal requirements and standards. **Physical Demands** Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.**Salary Range**$25.73 to $36.66 HourlyThe actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive. Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.) **Work Shift**Rotating (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc**Primary Location Address**18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. **Benefits**Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.For more benefits information, please click here