Stationary Engineer Apprentice

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc.; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc. is seeking a reliable Stationary Engineer Apprentice to join our Engineering/Facilities team. This position offers hands-on training under experienced engineers to learn operation, inspection, and repair of building mechanical systems.

The program welcomes individuals with disabilities and provides on-the-job mentorship, safety training, and opportunities to develop skills in HVAC, boiler operation, and facilities maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Interest in stationary engineering, HVAC, building operations, or facilities maintenance.
• Willingness to learn through hands-on training and instruction.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and building personnel.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to take direction.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and workplace policies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate building mechanical systems and equipment.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, air-handling units, pumps, compressors, and generators.
• Perform routine inspections and documenting equipment conditions.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Respond to building maintenance requests and assist with troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Check gauges, meters, controls, and other equipment indicators and reporting abnormal readings or conditions.
• Assist with maintaining proper building temperatures and environmental conditions.
• Perform basic mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Maintain maintenance logs, inspection records, and work orders as required.
• Keep mechanical rooms, equipment areas, and workspaces clean and organized.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures and using tools and equipment appropriately.
• Immediately reporting equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or other concerns to the supervisor.
• Assist experienced engineers with repairs, adjustments, and other assigned engineering tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Punctuality

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Melwood is seeking a reliable and motivated Stationary Engineer Apprentice to join our Engineering/Facilities team. The selected candidate will work under the direction of experienced Stationary Engineers and maintenance personnel while gaining practical, hands‑on experience in the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of building mechanical systems.

This position is an employment opportunity for an individual with a disability who is interested in developing a career in stationary engineering, building operations, or facilities maintenance.

Hours: M-F 8am -5pm

Duties and Responsibilities

The Stationary Engineer Apprentice will assist with:

• Monitoring and operating building mechanical systems and equipment.
• Assisting with the operation and maintenance of boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, air-handling units, pumps, compressors, and generators.
• Performing routine inspections and documenting equipment conditions.
• Assisting with preventative maintenance and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Responding to building maintenance requests and assisting with troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Checking gauges, meters, controls, and other equipment indicators and reporting abnormal readings or conditions.
• Assisting with maintaining proper building temperatures and environmental conditions.
• Performing basic mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Maintaining maintenance logs, inspection records, and work orders as required.
• Keeping mechanical rooms, equipment areas, and workspaces clean and organized.
• Following all applicable safety procedures and using tools and equipment appropriately.
• Immediately reporting equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or other concerns to the supervisor.
• Assisting experienced engineers with repairs, adjustments, and other assigned engineering tasks.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Interest in stationary engineering, HVAC, mechanical systems, building operations, or facilities maintenance.
• Willingness to learn through hands‑on training and instruction.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and building personnel.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to take direction.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and workplace policies.

Training Opportunity

The apprentice will receive on‑the‑job training and work alongside experienced engineering personnel to develop knowledge and skills related to building systems, preventative maintenance, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and general facilities operations.

Disability Employment Opportunity

This position is specifically intended as an employment opportunity for an individual with a disability interested in gaining experience and developing skills in stationary engineering and facilities operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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