First Class Engineer

MedStar Health; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 47,582 - 90,012; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Stationary Engineer to ensure the hospital power plant operates efficiently. This role involves maintaining technical equipment, operating systems for steam and electrical power, and performing preventative maintenance.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, relevant experience, and a Maryland First Class Stationary Engineer License. This position offers a competitive pay range of $34.54 – $65.34 per hour, requiring strong communication skills and technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a first-class engineer required.
• Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains hospital technical equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on boiler and cooling systems.
• Responds to customer and staff requests professionally.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of building systems

Technical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Maryland First Class Stationary Engineer License

Job description

General Summary of Position

Under general supervision performs stationary engineer work in the hospital power plant involving a variety of routine and fairly complex problems. To ensure all equipment and systems are properly operating for a maximum safety and comfortable environment.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Technical/Mechanical:
  • Operates, maintains and performs preventative maintenance on technical equipment. Operates boilers, water chillers, pumps, air compressors and generators to provide steam, electrical power, heat and chilled water throughout the hospital.
  • Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on water/steam distribution systems and other boiler-associated systems.
  • Interprets technical information related to equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Maintains constant watch over dials, meters and gauges to assure proper operation and to detect malfunctioning equipment.
  • Records data in appropriate logs and operates boiler room EMS systems.
  • Runs tests on boiler and cooling tower water and adjusts treatment dosage as needed.
  • Maintains proper operation of pneumatic tube system.
  • Makes quality improvement or cost containment recommendations and sees through approval and implementation stages.
• Customer Service:
  • Consistently displays professionalism in dealings with customers, staff and physicians.
  • Promptly answers customer and staff requests.
  • Approaches, greets and offers assistance and direction to patients, family members, physicians and others who may need help in finding their way.
  • Takes initiative to solve problems and recommends improvements of hospital procedures and intra- or interdepartmental processes.
• Development:
  • Participates with supervisors in identifying learning needs.
  • When learning needs are identified participates in training and development activities.
  • Attends hospital-sponsored training programs as required by the department.
  • Completes all mandatory requirements within allotted timeframe for completion.
• Organizational Knowledge:
  • Works effectively within and between departments.
  • Participates in departmental projects.
  • Participates in interdepartmental activities when asked.
  • Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors and managers both inside and outside the unit.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Equivalent work experience in lieu of education may be considered.

Experience

• 1-2 years/2-3 years of experience as first class engineer required.
• Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Maryland First Class Stationary Engineer License required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of building equipment and systems techniques and codes.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including all State, Federal and JCAHO regulation.

Hiring Range

USD $34.54 – USD $65.34 /Hr.