Stationary Engineer II

King's Daughters; Ashland, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY, is seeking a Boiler Operator to operate and monitor automatically fired boilers in a healthcare environment, ensuring safe steam production.

Responsibilities include reading meters, adjusting controls, performing maintenance, and maintaining logs. A high school diploma is required, and 1–3 years of related experience is preferred; state boiler license is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare or clinical setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lights gas or oil fed burners.
• Monitors pressure, temperature, and draft meters to verify combustion control.
• Turns valves and adjusts controls to set fuel feed, draft openings, water level, and steam pressure.
• Observes boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and performs necessary repairs.
• Tests and treats boiler feed water.
• Maintains logs of meter readings, water test results, and fuel consumption data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Boiler operation

Meter readings

Safety compliance

Water treatment

Maintenance repairs

Log keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Boiler systems

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Summary

Job Summary Responsible for operating and monitoring automatically fired boilers to generate steam. Ensures efficient and safe operation of boiler systems. Maintains compliance with safety regulations and operational procedures. Supports heating and industrial processes through reliable steam production. Coordinates routine inspections and maintenance activities.

Essential Functions

• Lights gas or oil fed burners.
• Observes pressure, temperature, and draft meters to verify operation of combustion control systems.
• Turns valves and adjusts controls to set fuel feed, draft openings, water level, and steam pressure.
• Observes boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and performs necessary repairs.
• Tests and treats boiler feed water.
• Maintains logs of meter and gauge readings, water test results, and fuel consumption data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Associate's degree perferred

Experience Requirement

• 1-3 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
• Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
• Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Valid Driver’s license, Applicable State Boiler's License preferred

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects over 50 pounds. Also involves occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with intermittent repetitive motions; occasional risk of back injury from moving or lifting equipment or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; and intermittent exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, loud noises, and temperature extremes. Occasional work at heights above 4 feet and in confined spaces may also be required.

Additional Job Descriptions

Additional Job Descriptions N/A Department: Plant Operations & Main. Shift: Days (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.