First Grade Stationary Engineer - Nights

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

Under general supervision, but according to established procedures, operates power plant equipment such as boilers, chillers, pumps, compressors, and all related auxiliaries.

Education

• High School diploma

Licensures/Certifications

• Valid State of Maryland First Grade license
• Valid State of Maryland driver's license

Experience

• 1-year related experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a large steam and refrigeration plant required to gain expertise necessary to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and fully understand boiler equipment operation

Skills

• Skill in data analysis and interpretation
• Ability to read, understand and follow written and oral instructions and operate and make minor repairs to boiler room equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair commercial HVAC equipment, commercial refrigerators, ice machines. Ability to accomplish light building maintenance repair.

Principles Duties and Responsibilities

• Observes boilers and related equipment (meters and gauges) continuously to ensure that operation is in accordance with specified instructions
• Makes scheduled inspections of all equipment and piping, listening for unusual sounds and checking for malfunctions. Make corrective repairs as needed and reports major problems to the supervisor
• Maintains a schedule log on all gauges and meters such as steam, water, gas and air pressure
• Tests water systems for proper residual chemical levels and adjusts by adding predetermined chemicals to systems, to prevent buildup of scale and corrosion
• Monitors and makes necessary adjustments to Energy Management System (EMS) computer system per program
• Takes and relays service calls to Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Mechanic and logs same
• Performs housekeeping and painting duties in plant areas to provide a safe work environment
• Responds to service calls in all areas of GBMC campus as required
• Performs preventive maintenance on all plant equipment and systems as required

GBMC Values

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$30.06 - $49.29

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.