Stationary Engineer

University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore Washington • Easton, MD

115d • $30 - $42

About The Position

Operates and maintains power plant and HVAC equipment. Observes and checks central systems such as hot, chilled and domestic water, fire protection, steam, emergency generators, medical vacuum, oxygen, etc. Provides emergency repairs.

Requirements

• Grade 2 Stationary Engineer's license issued by the State of Maryland preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, etc.
• Must have current drivers license and own transportation to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance, lubrication and cleaning of boilers and boiler room equipment and logs readings.
• Inspects the equipment and operation of the boiler room to assure that safety regulations are met and efficient operations are maintained.
• Starts and stops equipment; observes meters and gauges; manipulates valves and other controls to regulate flow of water and fuel to meet the need for steam; adjusts fuel feed, velocity, location and volume of air in boilers.
• Computes combustion efficiency.
• Checks boiler safety shutdown equipment.
• Tests Central System's water condition; adds chemical treatment to maintain proper limits and to prevent deposits.
• Checks chemical supplies and materials needed in boiler room; submits requisitions to administrative staff.
• Starts, stops, adjusts and regulates mechanical equipment such as compressors, generators, pumps and steam boilers during shift.
• Checks water levels in boilers.
• Observes meters, recorders, pressure and draft gauges; manipulates valves to bring readings within specified requirements.
• Checks mechanical rooms.
• Cleans boiler room, paints assigned sections.
• Inspects equipment while in operation; makes minor repairs and/or adjustments, as necessary.
• Performs 'firesides' and 'watersides' in preparation for state and insurance inspections.
• Provides repair service to other areas of the hospital, as required.
• Computes refrigeration requirements and operates centrifugal and tower units as needed.
• Assists with snow removal.
• Responds to emergency codes as trained and assigned.
• Performs other plant operations duties, as qualified and assigned.
• Performs preventive maintenance as necessary.
• Strives to achieve excellence of service as described in the CARE COMMITMENTS.
• Responsible for honest behavior in all matters and to the best of the employee's knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $30.26-$42.37
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals