Stationary Engineer & Coverage Mechanic

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Campus, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks a Full-Time Day Shift Engineer to operate and maintain hospital mechanical systems and equipment, including high-pressure steam boilers, chillers, and Building Management Systems. The role supports 24/7 operations and requires safety‑minded, dependable professionals.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of boiler operation/repair experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in operation and repair of high pressure steam boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Healthcare facility setting experience preferred.
• Level I OE-2 Operating Stationary Engineer License required.
• State of Connecticut Heating/Piping/Cooling License (S-2, OE-2, E, P) required for Level II.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain hospital mechanical systems and equipment.
• Perform basic repairs of mechanical and electrical spaces.
• Ensure safe, efficient operation of boilers and chillers to provide steam or chilled water.
• Report hazards or equipment issues to supervisor.
• Support 24/7 Plant Operations with dependable performance.

Skills

Boiler operation

Chiller systems

HVAC maintenance

Building systems

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OE-2 Operating Stationary Engineer License

Connecticut Lic: Heating/Piping/Cooling

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Come join the Engineering team at Mount Sinai Campus, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.

Position Purpose

Position performs a variety of duties in and around the buildings of the Hospital complex in an effort to maintain Plant Operations 24/7. Duties include repairs, monitoring and reporting problems with machinery, systems and mechanical equipment, heating, ventilation equipment, air conditioning, refrigeration systems, kitchen equipment, Building Management Systems, and Fire Alarm Systems. Professionally and safely operates the boilers, compressors, which provides for utilities such as light, heat and power. Position must be able to make independent and timely decisions on all Shifts. Responds to off shift Engineering calls. Performs relief work on assigned fluctuating work hours on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

What you will do

Assists in operating and maintaining all Hospital mechanical systems and equipment. Performs basic repairs of the facilities mechanical and electrical spaces, exterior and various interior areas to ensure function. Must be alert to potential hazards or breakdowns and report such conditions to supervisor. Responsible for the safe, efficient operation of the high pressure steam boilers, auxiliary equipment and centrifugal chillers and water towers to provide continuous supply of steam or chilled water for the hospital. Maintains commitment to personal growth and competency. Contributes to the safe operation of the Plant and Engineering Department. Contributes to the efficient operation of the department. Contributes to the effective operations of the hospital by demonstrating dependability in job performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the operation and repair of high pressure steam boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Healthcare facility setting experience is preferred.
• Level I requires OE-2 Operating Stationary Engineer License.
• Level II requires State of Connecticut Heating/Piping/Cooling License (S-2, OE-2, E, P) Work requires the ability to understand and respond to simple written or verbal instructions. Requires the ability to read and write English.

Physical and Mental Effort

Position requires ability to constantly lift/push/pull objects more than 100 pounds; perform difficult manipulative and arm-hand coordination skills; walk, stand, sit and remain in uncomfortable periods for prolonged periods; discriminate colors and hear normal sounds with some background noises. Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption and attend to tasks for more than 50 minutes at a time. Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given over long periods of time and be able to communicate in written word using checklists on simple sentences. Employee may constantly be exposed to hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood, body tissues, fluids, high temperatures, low temperatures, sudden fluctuation in temperatures, seasonal conditions in outside weather, grease, oil, toxins, cytoxins, poisonous substances, dust, bodily injuries, loud or unpleasant noises, high humidity, wetness, electrical hazards, and burns. Moderate stress encountered in emergency situations.

Position Highlights and Benefits

Full-Time, 40 Hours- Day Shift

Our Mission and Core Values

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith‑based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well‑being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.