Stationary Engineer

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Stationary Engineer to operate a power plant, supply steam and hot water, and maintain water temperatures across multiple HVAC systems. The role involves keeping detailed operation logs and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of relevant experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and an Engineer First Grade - SEL Stationary Engineer Grade 1 license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-4 years related maintenance experience.
• Engineer First Grade - SEL Stationary Engineer Grade 1 license required.
• Verbal and written communication skills; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate power plant to supply steam and hot water and maintain temperatures.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC and related equipment.
• Maintain logs of equipment operations across multiple buildings.
• Conduct water tests on converters and chillers.
• Prepare boilers for inspection and manage water treatment.
• Assist in testing and repair of fire and safety equipment.
• Participate in meetings and committees as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

License: Engineer First Grade - SEL Stationary Engineer Grade 1

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

Operates power plant to supply steam and hot water and maintains required water temperature on hot water systems. Maintains a suitable and safe climatic environment. Performs preventive or corrective maintenance on equipment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Diagnoses repairs and installs using blueprints codes specifications and other industry standards.
• Keeps accurate operational logs of equipment in multiple buildings.
• Keeps assigned station clean and safe.
• Makes necessary water tests on converters and chillers.
• Makes rounds of machinery rooms cooling towers boiler rooms and rooftops to perform visual inspections of equipment and verify its operation.
• Performs maintenance on power plant equipment and machinery. Assists in testing and repair of fire and safety equipment.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all HVAC equipment and other related machinery.
• Performs some building maintenance and electrical work as necessary.
• Prepares boilers and related equipment for inspection and maintains water treatment by performing daily tests of all circulating open and closed loop systems and adding chemicals to achieve designated department standards.
• Works in accordance with requirements of local ordinances and codes.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required or
• equivalent. required

Experience

• 3-4 years Related experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• Engineer First Grade - SEL Stationary Engineer Grade 1 license. required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $34.54 - USD $65.34 /Hr.