Stationary Engineer - Per Diem - Evening

Hackensack Meridian Health; Stafford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Stationary Engineer to operate boilers and related equipment, read gauges, and maintain accurate logs. You will monitor water and fuel levels, adjust valves, and inspect for efficient operation, while ensuring safety devices function properly.

The role requires 3–5 years of maintenance experience and boiler-related licenses. You will also assist in maintaining patient rooms and the facility environment as needed.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of boilers, gauges and valves.
• 3-5 years general maintenance experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Operate engines, boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Read gauges, meters and charts to track boiler operations.
• Monitor boiler water, chemical and fuel levels; adjust as needed.
• Inspect equipment for efficient operation and safety devices.
• Record data and maintain operation, maintenance and safety logs.
• Support maintenance of patient rooms and facility as required.

Skills

Boilers

Gauges

Valves

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Education

Boiler license (Blue/Red/Gold Seal)

Boiler Operator License (Black Seal)

Red or Gold Seal license preferred

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Responsible for monitoring boiler and boiler functions. Maintains logs/records and performs safety checks on all devices

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Stationary Engineer at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Operate engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Read gauges, meters, and charts to track boiler operations.
• Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels. Activate valves to change the amount of water, air, and fuel in boilers.
• Inspect equipment to ensure that it is operating efficiently.
• Check safety devices routinely. Record data and keep logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activity.
• Supports the overall maintenance of patient rooms and the interior/exterior of the work environment which may include changing bulbs, ballasts, switches, outlets etc., plumbing of toilets and sinks, nurse call repairs, repairs holes in walls, painting, changing ceiling tiles and moving furniture.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Thorough knowledge of boilers, gauges and valves
• 3-5 years general maintenance experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Previous Boiler Operator experience in a healthcare environment.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Black Seal or Blue Seal or Red Seal or Gold Seal at SOMC, RMC and BMC (If incumbent has a Blue Seal or Red Seal or a Gold Seal, a Black Seal is not required.)
• Blue Seal or Red Seal or Gold Seal at JSUMC and OUMC (If incumbent has a Red Seal or a Gold Seal, a Blue Seal is not required.)

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Red or Gold Seal Operator License preferred.

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $26.63 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.