Watch Engineer or Fireman

Catholic Health Services; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 37,195 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Catholic Health Services is seeking a Watch Engineer or Fireman at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, NY. The role requires a strong background in boiler operations and maintenance.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and at least 5 years of experience with high-pressure steam boilers. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $27.00 to $34.00 per hour, along with generous benefits packages to support professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with high-pressure steam boilers.
• Valid New York State (NYS) Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Tend boilers to maintain correct pressure and safe water levels.
• Clean and change fuel oil strainers, replace packing glands on leaking valves.
• Run the diesel generator and air compressor weekly.
• Take hourly readings on steam, oil, water, air, and AC equipment.
• Safely add required chemicals to boilers and fuel oil tanks.

Skills

Boiler Operations

Routine Maintenance

System Testing

Monitoring & Records

Chemical Treatment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537-bed teaching hospital and member of Catholic Health. Featuring a Level II Trauma Center and nearly 900 physicians, we care for over 100,000 patients annually on Long Island's South Shore, fostering a culture of clinical excellence and continuous learning.

Job Details

Watch Engineer or Fireman

Sunday 7am-3PM Sunday and Monday 11PM-7AM, Friday and Saturday 3PM-11PM, off Tuesday-Thursday

Responsibilities

• Boiler Operations: Tend boilers to maintain correct pressure and safe water levels; clean and recondition them for inspections.
• Routine Maintenance: Clean/change fuel oil strainers, replace packing glands on leaking valves, and lubricate power house equipment.
• System Testing: Run the diesel generator and air compressor weekly to ensure optimal operating conditions.
• Monitoring & Records: Take hourly readings on steam, oil, water, air, and AC equipment; maintain basic boiler room logs.
• Chemical Treatment: Safely add required chemicals to boilers and fuel oil tanks.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience working with high-pressure steam boilers required.
• License: Valid New York State (NYS) Driver's License required.

Salary Range

USD $27.00 - USD $34.00 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.