Stationary Engineer - Evenings

About the role

Operate and maintain central plant and critical utility systems in a 24/7 acute-care hospital environment.

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; respond 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of vocational program preferred.
• Three to five years of experience operating central plant or industrial utility systems; 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.
• Proficiency with building automation systems, plant control systems, CMMS platforms, and standard computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Central plant and utility systems operation.
• Boiler and chiller plant monitoring.
• Medical gas systems awareness.
• Life safety and regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshooting and emergency response.
• Documentation and operational reporting.
• Team communication and shift handoff.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• 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 safety, infection control, and PPE requirements.
• Position requires rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package starting on the first day of work, including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
• Retirement savings program with employer matching (403B).
• Education assistance.