Stationary Engineer

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) is a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the University System of Maryland. The Stationary Engineer operates boilers, air conditioning equipment, and ancillary equipment in the Central Power Plant, ensuring uninterrupted steam supply to campus facilities.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Operate boilers, air conditioning equipment and ancillary equipment in an efficient manner as prescribed by the Chief Engineer.
• Read gauges and meters, and record readings indicating conditions of operating equipment and systems.
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble pumps and air compressors as required or scheduled.
• Perform chemical tests on boiler and make-up water and add chemicals to water.
• Keep maintenance records and records of materials and supplies used.
• Lubricate fans, pumps, air compressors, motors, and other ancillary equipment.
• Clean boiler fireside and waterside.
• Make patch repairs to refractory boilers.

Qualifications And Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent; five years of experience in the operation of a boiler room facility, three years of which involved boilers over 500 horsepower and chillers in excess of 500 tons.
• First Grade Stationary Engineer license in the State of Maryland.
• Thorough knowledge and skill in the operation of multi-fuel boilers with over 500 horsepower and chillers over 500 tons.
• Thorough knowledge and skill in applying OSHA regulations related to the central plant boiler facility operations.
• Thorough knowledge and skill in applying the principles of electricity, hydraulics, and mechanics.
• Skill in cleaning, repairing, and maintaining boilers and their auxiliaries; in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment used in stationary engineering; in the use and storage of required fuels.
• Ability to fire boilers, read gauges, and judge operating efficiency and safety conditions of steam boiler operations; to oversee and coordinate shift operations of the central plant facility; to lead and train first grade stationary engineers in central plant operations and maintenance and repair work; to work in, on, around, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from ladders and scaffolding; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces and adverse weather and temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Conditions Of Employment

• Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.
• A valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required.
• Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos.

Salary And Benefits

The targeted hiring range is $75,000 - $80,000 annually, with full University benefits including annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. A 2.5% increase may be added to the annual salary, pending successful completion of the initial six-month probationary period, for this position. For more information about our benefits, please click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

Organization

Operations

Primary Location

Main Campus

Job Posting

Mar 23, 2026