Vital Boiler Plant Operator — Keep Our Hospital Running

Meritus Health Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Assistance & Tuition Reimb.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) / HSA

Shift Differential Pay

Job summary

Meritus Health is seeking a Boiler Plant Operator to keep our central energy plant running safely, efficiently, and around the clock, ensuring steam for heating, equipment power, and sterilization to support patient care.

Under supervision, you’ll perform rounds, monitor readings, troubleshoot issues, conduct daily water chemistry testing, and prepare boilers for annual inspections. Meritus Health offers comprehensive benefits, PTO, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with formal boiler plant training.
• Minimum 6 years boiler plant experience (8 years preferred).
• Maryland Stationary Engineer’s License required; Grade 2 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and inspect the central energy plant and boiler systems.
• Document operational readings during rounds.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and respond to system malfunctions.
• Perform daily water chemistry testing and adjustments.
• Prepare boilers for annual inspections and ensure code compliance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance with documentation.
• Serve as first responder for Facilities Engineering during off-hours.
• Coordinate vendor access through the control room.
• Support overall plant operations and safety initiatives.

Skills

Safety-focused

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Reliable under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with boiler plant training

Maryland Stationary Engineer’s License (Grade 2 preferred)

Tools

Boiler Plant operations knowledge

Chiller plant operations knowledge

Water chemistry testing

Job description

Meritus Health is seeking a Boiler Plant Operator to keep our central energy plant running safely, efficiently, and around the clock, ensuring steam for heating, equipment power, and sterilization to support patient care.

Under supervision, you’ll perform rounds, monitor readings, troubleshoot issues, conduct daily water chemistry testing, and prepare boilers for annual inspections. Meritus Health offers comprehensive benefits, PTO, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.