Plant Engineer III

luminishealth; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Luminis Health in Lanham, MD is seeking a facility maintenance technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on hospital HVAC, boiler, and related plant equipment. The role includes monitoring systems, recording safety tests, and ensuring clean, safe boiler rooms.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 3–5 years in Plant Operations, and familiarity with basic mechanical tools. A Maryland First Grade Stationary Plant Engineer License is preferred, with EPA CFC

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of specialized training in carpentry, painting, light construction.
• Must be familiar with basic mechanical tools.
• 3–5 years' experience in Plant Operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on boiler and HVAC plant equipment.
• Take rounds of boiler room and auxiliary spaces to monitor equipment and operations.
• Record safety test readings every two hours on critical equipment.
• Check water levels, collect samples, and test chemical content.
• Maintain reports and logs per department policies and procedures.
• Report malfunctions and use CMMS for documentation.
• Monitor building climate via energy management system.
• Coordinate with plumbers, HVAC technicians, carpenters and operators as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma/GED

First Grade Stationary Plant Engineer License (MD)

Universal CFC Certification (EPA) preferred

Job description

Position Objective:

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance functions on hospital air conditioning, heating, air supply, and refrigeration systems.

Essential Job Duties:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on all boiler and HVAC plant equipment, including maintaining order and cleanliness within the boiler room. (On second and third shift, perform corrective maintenance and emergency repairs throughout the Medical Center).
• Makes rounds of the boiler room and designated auxiliary machinery spaces to monitor equipment and operations.
• Performs required safety test on boilers on every shift, recording readings every two hours on critical plant equipment in service.
• Checks water levels on all heating and cooling systems in use. Collects water samples from each system and conducts tests to determine proper chemical content.
• Maintains all reports and logs according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Reports promptly all malfunctions of equipment, or other irregularities to appropriate personnel. Participates in the computerized maintenance management system for work and equipment documentation.
• Monitors and manages building climate using the energy management computer system.
• Clean and unclog drains and toilets, repair water faucets, flushometers, perform the installation of plumbing fixture and piping, perform repairs in steam, oxygen, vacuum and other medical gases. Request assistance from plumbers, painters, HVAC technicians, carpenters, and plant operators when necessary.
• Performs electrical maintenance on receptacles, light switches, electrical circuits and fixtures.
• Performs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance on air conditioning units, fans, air handlers, water heaters, converters, duct work and system controls.
• Disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws and regulations.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• One or more years of specialized training in appropriate technical fields consisting of carpentry, painting, light construction.
• Must be familiar with basic mechanical tools
• Three to five years' experience in Plant Operations

Required License/Certifications:

• Valid Maryland drivers license and a driving record with no more than two (2) points.
• First Grade Stationary Plant Engineer License from the State of Maryland.
• Universal CFC Certification (EPA) preferred.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

• There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.
• Physical Demands - Heavy
• The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Pay Range

$24 - $50 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• *Benefit offerings based on employment status

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