Stationary Engineer Technician - Full Time - Montgomery County

About the Role

Maintains and operates stationary steam boilers, pumps, and related equipment such as water softeners, air compressors, water treatment systems, associated piping, chillers, tower, and auxiliary systems. Performs daily chemical water treatment of the boilers to ensure proper operation. Responsible for keeping the boiler house and immediate surrounding area clean and up to Jefferson's facilities standards. Occasionally performs general mechanical and minor electrical/HVAC work in support of the Facilities department and local building needs.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains boilers, chiller, and auxiliary systems by reading meters/pressure gauges and taking necessary action to ensure safe operation.
• Repacks valves, changes piping, and lubricates compressors, pumps, and related parts regularly.
• Starts, stops, adjusts, and regulates boilers and associated equipment to ensure efficiency and continuity of service.
• Cleans boilers (waterside and fireside) annually or as required to meet code and regulation requirements.
• Performs daily inspections of boilers, pipelines, and operating equipment for steam, water, air, and fuel leaks or defective parts.
• Maintains records of gauge and meter readings to determine fuel and steam consumption, steam produced, hot water and chilled/condensed water temperature, and chiller operating pressure.
• Consults with and keeps Lead/Chief Stationary Engineers apprised of activities, needs, and issues as they arise.
• Performs other maintenance needs as required and directed by the supervisor or lead technician.
• Abides by and enforces all safety rules and regulations (State and local) to maintain a safe boiler house environment.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Vocational school training preferred.
• Understanding of electrical safety and lockout/tagout standards.
• Knowledge of safe practices in daily operations, maintenance, and repair services for physical premises.
• Ability to adapt to new concepts, revise ways of thinking, and embrace ongoing business necessity.
• Knowledge of tools and techniques for dealing with changes and adapting to a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
• Knowledge of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) policies and ability to implement them to ensure safety and compliance.

Physical Demands

• Lift over 50 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 140 lbs.
• Carry 80 lbs. short distances.
• Frequent standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and reaching overhead.

Schedule

Workday Night (United States of America)

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including:

• Medical (including prescription), dental, and vision insurance.
• Supplemental insurance (life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
• Voluntary benefits, including group insurance rates and discounts.

All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (per diem, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.