Powerplant Operator III Licensed

Medxcel; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Medxcel is seeking a skilled Boiler Operator for our Detroit, MI site within Henry Ford Properties. This full-time role in Facilities involves rotating 2nd and 3rd shifts, with focus on safe operation and maintenance of high- and low-pressure boilers.

You will monitor control systems, perform routine testing, and coordinate with leadership on maintenance tasks while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Boiler Operator program.
• License: Powerplant/Boiler/Stationary Engineer as required by local regulations.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local plant operations and boiler codes.

Responsibilities

• Operate, start, and shut down complex facility boiler systems.
• Manage plant machinery including turbines, furnaces, chillers, and related equipment.
• Monitor water quality and perform sampling per Water Management Plan.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to keep equipment safe.
• Document status, coordinate emergencies, and assist leadership with tasks.

Skills

Boiler operation

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Boiler Operator learning program

Powerplant/Boiler/Stationary Engineer License

Job description

Overview

Life at Medxcel: Where purpose meets opportunity

Medxcel is here to lead the transformation of healthcare facilities management by incorporating a new approach to providing services. Created by healthcare, for healthcare, we have a dedicated focus on our people and customers, as well as providing tools, processes, support resources, data analytics and insource strategies that drive results.

Your future role at a glance

Location: Detroit, MI

Facility: Henry Ford Properties

Department: Facilities

Schedule: Rotating Shifts (2nd and 3rd) | Full-time

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement:employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources,disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge:pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth:Tuition reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being:Employee Assistance Program,counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support:parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Controls, starts, and shuts down complex facility utility systems, specializing in the complete operation, shutdown, troubleshooting, and restoration of low, medium, and high-pressure steam boilers.

• Manages primary and auxiliary plant machinery, including turbines, generators, furnaces, chillers, cooling towers, medical vacuum equipment, and pneumatic tube systems.

• Tracks facility conditions by checking control boards, monitoring indicators, and performing regular water sampling, testing, and compliance monitoring under the site Water Management Plan.

• Performs preventative maintenance, routine cleaning, and complex repairs—acting as a maintenance mechanic when necessary—to keep all power generating equipment operating safely.

• Documents plant status through data logs, meter readings, and malfunction reports, while coordinating emergency responses, assisting leadership with work assignments, and training team members.

Qualifications

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Completion of an accredited Boiler Operator learning program

License:

• Powerplant Operator, Boiler Operator, or Stationary Engineer License as required by local regulations

Experience:

• 5 years of relevant experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local plant operations and boiler operation codes