Stationary Engineer

CommonSpirit Health • Sacramento, CA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of the facility’s critical mechanical and electrical systems. The role helps maintain a stable, comfortable environment and optimize energy use and system reliability. Daily work includes monitoring, operating, and troubleshooting HVAC, refrigeration, boiler, and power-generation systems; performing preventive maintenance and repairs; keeping precise logs; responding to alarms and emergencies; and collaborating with facilities personnel to keep infrastructure operating efficiently.

The successful candidate has a valid Stationary Engineer license, experience operating and maintaining large-scale building systems, and a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) principles. The role requires diagnostic and problem-solving skills, attention to safety, and the ability to work in a hands-on environment focused on continuous facility operations.

The position is at Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital, a 158-bed acute-care nonprofit hospital in Sacramento, California, serving more than 80,000 patients annually. The hospital provides services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• California driver’s license upon hire.
• Valid Stationary Engineer license.
• Experience operating and maintaining large-scale building systems.
• Understanding of MEP principles.
• Diagnostic and problem-solving skills, attention to safety, and ability to work in a hands-on environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Science degree in Mechanical/Electrical Technology or a related field.
• Two years of hospital experience upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive-maintenance work orders according to the standards specified on each work order.
• Take readings and conduct mechanical rounds within the required time frame, reporting discrepancies immediately to a supervisor.
• Operate and maintain boiler operations and related equipment, including fuel switching.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Follow sterile dress-code requirements in applicable areas.
• Operate and maintain HVAC equipment.
• Operate equipment safely and use appropriate safety equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed