Stationary Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Stationary Engineer to operate, monitor, and maintain hospital boiler room equipment, high-pressure boilers, chillers, and other critical facility systems. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of hands-on boiler room or plant operations experience and the ability to independently manage equipment performance, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs.

Important Requirements:

• Current Ohio Stationary Engineer License is mandatory.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License is mandatory.
• Hands-on boiler room or plant operations experience is required.
• Onsite interview is required.
• Must be available for the 3-days-on / 3-days-off rotating night shift.

Key Responsibilities

Boiler & Plant Operations

• Operate, inspect, and maintain high-pressure boilers, chillers, turbines, pumps, condensers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Conduct hourly inspections of plant equipment and identify mechanical or piping issues.
• Monitor gauges, meters, control panels, and operating conditions.
• Maintain proper boiler water levels and regulate boiler feed-pump pressure.
• Perform boiler blowdowns and adjust temperature, pressure, and flow according to plant requirements.
• Activate additional boilers when necessary to meet facility demands.
• Maintain accurate plant operating logs and record steam, water, gas, fuel oil, and air pressure readings.

Water Treatment & Monitoring

• Collect and test boiler water, feedwater, condensate, and other applicable water samples.
• Perform chemical water treatment and maintain appropriate water hardness and quality levels.
• Monitor water parameters and document test results and corrective actions.
• Maintain boiler water columns and associated equipment.

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on boilers, chillers, pumps, and HVAC equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and escalate major repair requirements to management.
• Monitor automated plant control systems and make necessary adjustments.
• Maintain hospital heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems.
• Monitor refrigerator temperature systems and coordinate adjustments when required.
• Maintain hospital oxygen and nitrous oxide supply levels and pressures, and coordinate reordering as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance, including drain clearing and equipment repairs throughout patient-care and office areas.

Safety & Facility Support

• Follow established safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Maintain clean and organized boiler room and basement equipment areas.
• Train, supervise, and provide direction to Plant Operations Assistants.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and assigned tasks are completed within required timelines.
• Complete annual training and education requirements related to facility certifications and accreditation standards.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–3 years of hands-on boiler room or industrial plant operations experience.
• Current Ohio Stationary Engineer License (mandatory).
• Valid Ohio Driver's License (mandatory).
• Experience operating and maintaining high-pressure boilers, turbines, steam engines, pumps, condensers, and chillers.
• Knowledge of boiler water-level controls, feed pumps, water sampling, and chemical treatment.
• Experience monitoring gauges, meters, control panels, and automated plant systems.
• Understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical equipment maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively to equipment issues.

Additional Requirements

• Must be available for a rotating 12-hour night shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM), working 3 days on and 3 days off.
• Must attend an onsite interview.
• Ability to train and supervise Plant Operations Assistants.
• Must follow all hospital safety, operational, and compliance procedures.
• Candidates must be W2 employees of the submitting staffing agency.

Ideal Candidate: A licensed Stationary Engineer with hands-on high-pressure boiler room experience, strong knowledge of hospital plant operations, and the ability to independently maintain critical facility systems during overnight shifts.