First-Grade Stationary Engineer | Hospital Plant Ops

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 41,410 - 67,901; Full time

Job summary

GBMC is seeking a skilled boiler room operator to manage boilers, chillers, pumps, and related equipment under general supervision at the GBMC campus. The role requires vigilance, meticulous record-keeping, and the ability to troubleshoot to keep systems running safely.

You will perform routine inspections, monitor the Energy Management System, log readings, and collaborate with Maintenance staff to maintain peak efficiency and reliability across all plant operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required and must be current.
• 1 year of related experience operating/maintaining a large steam and refrigeration plant.
• Maryland First Grade license and Maryland driver's license are required.
• Ability to read and follow written/oral instructions and operate boiler room equipment.

Responsibilities

• Observes boilers and related equipment continuously to ensure operation per instructions.
• Makes scheduled inspections of all equipment and piping; listens for unusual sounds and checks for malfunctions.
• Maintains a log of gauges and meters (steam, water, gas, air pressure).
• Tests water systems and adds chemicals to prevent buildup of scale and corrosion.
• Monitors EMS and makes adjustments per program.
• Relays service calls to Maintenance Engineer or Mechanic and logs them.
• Performs housekeeping and painting to maintain a safe work area.
• Responds to service calls across GBMC campus as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all plant equipment and systems.

Skills

Data analysis

Instruction following

HVAC troubleshooting

Light maintenance

Education

High School diploma

Job description

GBMC is seeking a skilled boiler room operator to manage boilers, chillers, pumps, and related equipment under general supervision at the GBMC campus. The role requires vigilance, meticulous record-keeping, and the ability to troubleshoot to keep systems running safely.

You will perform routine inspections, monitor the Energy Management System, log readings, and collaborate with Maintenance staff to maintain peak efficiency and reliability across all plant operations.