Stationary Operating Engineer-Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

Nemours Children's Health • Wilmington, DE

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a Stationary Operating Engineer to join its Wilmington Facilities team. The position is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of building heating and cooling generation and Central Utility Plant (CUP) infrastructure, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, vacuum systems, medical and mechanical air pumps, air dryers, and associated CUP equipment. The Facilities team helps ensure that critical infrastructure supporting children, families, and care teams is safe, reliable, and ready every day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least 3 years of job-related experience.
• Relevant specialized technical training.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical systems, tools, and testing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and work with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility for after-hours, weekend, and holiday assignments and participation in an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical Central Utility Plant equipment.
• Complete equipment rounds and preventive maintenance activities.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and help prevent utility or equipment outages.
• Respond quickly and professionally to Facilities emergencies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering documents, and equipment schematics.
• Partner with Facilities colleagues, contractors, and vendors to maintain reliable operations.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and take after-hours, weekend, and holiday assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED