Stationary Engineer - Evenings
About The Position
The Stationary Engineer will operate, monitor, and maintain boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, air compressors, and associated auxiliary equipment. This role involves monitoring plant and utility systems through building automation and plant control systems, responding to alarms and abnormal conditions, and performing routine plant rounds, inspections, and operational checks to ensure system reliability and safety. The position also supports medical gas system operation and monitoring, assists with emergency power system readiness, and responds promptly to utility failures and equipment malfunctions to maintain patient safety and hospital operations. Additionally, the Stationary Engineer will maintain accurate operational logs, readings, and shift reports, and support regulatory inspections by ensuring compliance-ready plant operations. Safety protocols including lockout/tagout, confined space, and PPE requirements must be followed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Three to five years of experience operating central plant or industrial utility systems
- Building automation systems, plant control systems, CMMS platforms, and standard computer applications.
- Ability to walk, stand, and work throughout a large hospital campus.
- Ability to climb ladders, access mechanical rooms, rooftops, and confined spaces.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must comply with all Holy Cross Health safety, infection control, and PPE requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of vocational program preferred
- Healthcare or critical facility experience strongly preferred.
- State or municipal Stationary Engineer license or certification preferred or required based on jurisdiction.
- Boiler operator certification preferred.
- Experience in an acute-care hospital or healthcare facility environment.
- Working knowledge of NFPA 99, NFPA 110, Joint Commission Physical Environment standards, and CMS Conditions of Participation.
- Experience working rotating shifts in a 24/7 operational setting
Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and maintain boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, air compressors, and associated auxiliary equipment
- Monitor plant and utility systems through building automation and plant control systems, responding to alarms and abnormal conditions.
- Perform routine plant rounds, inspections, and operational checks to ensure system reliability and safety.
- Support medical gas system operation and monitoring in accordance with NFPA 99 requirements.
- Assist with emergency power system readiness and coordination during outages or system events.
- Respond promptly to utility failures, equipment malfunctions, and emergency situations to maintain patient safety and hospital operations.
- Maintain accurate operational logs, readings, and shift reports.
- Support regulatory inspections and accreditation surveys by maintaining compliance-ready plant operations.
- Follow all safety protocols including lockout/tagout, confined space, and PPE requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
- Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
- Retirement savings program with employer matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
