Stationary Engineer (Facilities and Real Estate)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 29,274 - 50,833; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Stationary Engineer to operate and maintain boilers, chillers, and related equipment in a central power plant environment. The applicant must have a high school diploma and a Maryland 1st Grade Stationary Engineer's License, with at least five years of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include performing routine maintenance, monitoring equipment operations, and ensuring safety standards are met. This position requires physical work and the ability to work varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a central power plant with high pressure boilers.
• Willingness to work overtime and rotating shifts.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain boilers, chillers, and related equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections.
• Monitor fuel consumption and manage logs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Ability to perform physical work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State of Maryland 1st Grade Stationary Engineer's License

Job description

• Start, stop and operate boilers, chillers, combustion turbine/generator and related equipment consistent with a central power plant environment.
• Perform routine maintenance, lubrication, and cleaning of boilers, chillers, combustion turbine/generator and plant equipment on a regular basis.
• Test boiler and cooling tower water condition and add chemical treatment to maintain proper limits and to prevent deposits or corrosion.
• Check boiler safety and shut down equipment.
• Disassemble, inspect, reassemble and clean equipment.
• Understand and become proficient in the operation and use of all plant software packages.
• Make rounds and keep equipment and plant logs.
• Monitor and log fuel oil and gas consumption.
• Take and log fuel oil tank levels during fuel oil burning operations.
• Attend staff meetings, training seminars and in-service plant equipment training sessions as scheduled.
• Performs assigned duties in a manner that fosters initiative, cooperation, problem solving and team building.
• Makes recommendations to update, renew or institute current or new practices or policies within the plant.
• Perform other functions and duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibility

• Knows the policies, procedures, and practices necessary to conduct normal function of a specific section, unit, or work area. Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on the working unit.

Decision Making

• Reports directly to Utility Services Manager, with minimal supervision.

Communication

• Exchanges routine and non-routine information using tact and persuasion as appropriate requiring excellent oral and written communication skills. The incumbent must be computer literate and able to read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical manuals.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess State of Maryland 1st Grade Stationary Engineer's License.

• Five years of experience working in a central power plant with high pressure boilers, large centrifugal chillers and auxiliary equipment.
• Basic computer skills desired.
• Must be willing to work overtime.
• Must be willing to work rotating shift work.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform physical work in a hot environment.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
• Communication skills using the spoken word.
• Ability to see within normal parameters.
• Ability to hear within normal range.
• Ability to move about.
• Occasionally lifting, carrying objects weighing 60 lbs. or less.
• Capable of climbing ladders to access roof mounted equipment.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Classified Title: Stationary Engineer
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OF
Starting Salary Range: $21.25 - $36.90 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: varies
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Utility Operations
Personnel area: University Administration