Stationary Engineer 1st Class, Rotating Shift, Plant Operations

Adventist HealthCare; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parking

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Shady Grove Medical Center, part of Adventist HealthCare, seeks an experienced Stationary Engineer 1st Class to support facility operations in Rockville, MD. The role focuses on operating and maintaining boilers, chillers, pumps, and related systems to ensure reliable hospital services.

The position requires 3–5 years in central utility plant operations, a Maryland 1st Class Stationary Engineer License, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience in commercial or hospital central utility plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and control plant equipment (boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers).
• Service and repair boilers, chillers, generators daily.
• Coordinate outside contractor support when needed.
• Obtain approvals and document transactions.
• Complete monthly preventive maintenance work orders in CMMS.
• Record operational data and actions in logbook/electronic system.

Skills

Boiler operations

Maintenance & repairs

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

CMMS

Job description

Shady Grove Medical Center

Overview

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Stationary Engineer 1st Class to support our mission of extending God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and control all plant equipment, including boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and associated equipment.
• Maintain, service, and repair all boilers, chillers, generators, and related equipment daily.
• Coordinate outside contractor support when needed, or assist in facilitating the completion of large repairs and projects.
• Obtain appropriate approval from leadership and properly document all transactions.
• Complete assigned monthly preventative maintenance work orders on time; document all work performed in the CMMS computer database.
• Record data such as temperature, hours of operation, fuel consumption, temperature or pressure, water levels, voltage load, and generator balance; record operation and maintenance actions taken during the shift in the operator’s logbook or the electronic system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience in commercial or hospital central utility plant operations required.
• 1st Class Stationary Engineer License, State of Maryland.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.
• Strong knowledge of boiler safety and power distribution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to prioritize and remain calm in demanding situations.
• Able to use hand and power tools.

Work Schedule

Employment Type: Full‑time
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
Typical Daily Schedule: Rotating shifts – 2 (230 p.m.–11 p.m. shifts during the week, 2 12‑hour weekend shifts)
Shift Type: Rotating evening and night
Weekend Required
Holiday Requirements: Follow company holiday calendar

Compensation

Pay Range: $27.70 – $40.16 per hour

Benefits

• Work‑life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free employee parking
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on date of hire
• Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D (short‑term disability buy‑up available)
• Paid time off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1 year of eligible employment with a 3‑year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long‑term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating centers
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

COVID‑19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well‑recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants who are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. Applicants who test positive for cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana may re‑apply after 90 days, provided they attest to no nicotine use in the last 90 days and pass follow‑up testing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission‑centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law, and for religious beliefs.

Accommodations

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious beliefs should contact the Support Center HR Office.