DGS STATIONARY ENGINEER

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to operate the main power plant and auxiliary mechanical rooms in a State Office Complex to ensure proper quality temperature control of approximately twenty-three buildings, which could require repairing and adjusting various heating and air conditioning equipment. The power plant operates 24/7, the incumbent may be required to work various shifts, weekends and/or holidays.

Position Duties

• Safely operate and maintain central plant equipment, including boilers, chillers, pumps, and auxiliary systems.
• Monitor and record equipment readings and respond appropriately to abnormal conditions.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and building automation systems.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and support 24/7 facility operations.
• Work independently while collaborating with maintenance staff, contractors, and building management.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, environmental, and the State of Maryland safety regulations for a 24-hour operation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a State high school equivalency certificate.
• Three years of experience as a Stationary Engineer 1st Grade.
• Candidates may substitute additional experience up to four years as a licensed first-grade engineer on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Utilities man classifications or Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Mechanic, or Utilities Chief specialty codes in the Equipment Maintenance field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Selective Qualifications

• Possession of a Maryland First Grade Stationary Engineer License.
• Three years of experience operating and maintaining central plant equipment, including high-pressure boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and associated mechanical systems.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a Maryland First Grade Stationary Engineer License with 5 or more years of central plant operations experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining high-pressure boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, generators, and steam distribution systems in a large institutional, government, healthcare, or higher education facility.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), including Tridium Niagara, Metasys, or other automated building control systems.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as eMaint, Maximo, or a similar platform.
• Experience in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems while minimizing downtime to critical operations.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

• Employees in this classification must possess and maintain a current license as a Stationary Engineer, 1st Grade from the State Board of Stationary Engineers.

Special Requirements

• Safety Requirements: Ability to use and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with OSHA, State of Maryland, and Department of General Services safety policies.

Selection Process

• The examination for this position will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.
• Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligibility list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED.
• The eligibility list will be valid for one year and may be extended.
• The list will be used by the hiring authority to select employees for interviews.
• Eligible lists may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

Benefits

• Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis
• Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
• Paid holidays
• Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
• Employee & employer contributory pension plan

Further Instructions

• Contact linda.wallace@maryland.gov or call 410-767-1386 with questions about this recruitment.
• The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. Apply online at dgs.maryland.gov â Human Resources > Employment > Current Openings.
• If you are unable to submit your application online, please send your paper application to: Human Resources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1311, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the closing date and time.
• TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay