First Class Engineer
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Olney
Posted on: March 21, 2026
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Job Description:
About this Job: General Summary of Position Under general
supervision performs stationary engineer work in the hospital power
plant involving a variety of routine and fairly complex problems.
To ensure all equipment and systems are properly operating for a
maximum safety and comfortable environment. Primary Duties and
Responsibilities Technical/Mechanical: Operates maintains and
performs preventative maintenance on technical equipment. Operates
boilers water chillers pumps air compressors and generators to
provide steam electrical power heat and chilled water throughout
hospital. a. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on water
/steam distribution systems other boiler associated systems. b.
Interprets technical information related to equipment operation and
maintenance. c. Maintains constant watch over dials meters and
gauges to assure proper operation and to detect malfunctioning
equipment. d. Records data in appropriate logs and operates boiler
room EMS systems. e. Runs test on boiler and cooling tower water
and adjusts treatment dosage as needed. f. Maintains proper
operation of pneumatic tube system. g. Makes quality improvement or
cost containment recommendations and sees through approval and
implementation stages. Customer Service: Consistently displays
professionalism in dealings with customers staff and physicians.
Promptly answers customer and staff requests a. Approaches greets
and offers assistance and direction to patients family members
physicians and others who may need help in finding their way. b.
Takes initiative to solve problems and recommends improvements of
hospital procedures and intra or interdepartmental processes.
Development: Participates with supervisors in identifying learning
needs. When learning needs are identified participates in training
and development activities. a. Attends hospital sponsored training
programs as required by the department. b. Completes all mandatory
requirements within allotted timeframe for completion.
Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between
departments. Participates in departmental projects. a. Participates
in interdepartmental activities when asked. b. Demonstrates a
constructive approach during all interactions with staff
supervisors and managers both inside and outside the unit. Minimal
Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required and
Equivalent work experience in lieu of education may be considered.
Experience 1-2 years 2-3 years of experience as first class
engineer required Previous experience in a hospital setting
preferred Licenses and Certifications Maryland First Class
Stationary Engineer License required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external
customers Knowledge of building equipment and systems techniques
and codes. Knowledge of regulatory requirements including all State
Federal and JCAHO regulation This position has a hiring range of :
USD $34.54 - USD $65.34 /Hr.
Keywords: MedStar Health, Olney , First Class Engineer, Engineering , Olney, Maryland
