Morgan State University
Stationary Engineer 2nd Grade
Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
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Posting Summary
Job Title: Stationary Engineer 2nd Grade
Division: Division of Finance & Administration Department Facilities Management Department
Work Status: Full Time
Position Category: Staff
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $55,000 - $68,000 per year
Fund Source: State Support
Under general supervision, assists higher‑level stationary engineers in the maintenance of well‑functioning boilers and furnaces in a boiler plant. Has charge of the operations and maintenance of a boiler plant facility in which the largest boiler is rated not more than 50 pounds of steam pressure or more than 300 degrees Fahrenheit of hot water, and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of equipment.
Job Duties
Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumption, temperature or pressure, water levels, voltage load, and generator balance; records operation and maintenance actions taken during the shift in the operator’s logbook.
Performs water titration tests and pours prescribed chemical additives, such as water softeners.
Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended ranges, following well‑defined standards; determines when to switch to backup equipment or shut down equipment.
Performs inspection of equipment to detect routine malfunctions or the need for repair, adjustment, or lubrication.
Coordinates and performs, as necessary, cleaning, repair, and maintenance of furnaces and boilers.
Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges; replaces burners or other components.
Reports any developments that appear to lead to an unsafe operating condition to the supervisor.
Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the trade; cleans work area upon completion of project.
Note:
The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based on departmental needs.
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Experience
Three years in the operation of a boiler room facility
Other
Licensure as a Second Grade Stationary Engineer in the State of Maryland, Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent license
Other Preferences for Consideration Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis, with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities General knowledge of and skill in the operation of boilers, furnaces, related equipment and fuels. General knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices related to the boiler room facility; of the methods and practices used in maintaining and cleaning boilers; of basic mathematics including area, volume, weights and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions. Skill in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment of the trade. Ability to fire boilers; to read gauges and judge operating conditions of boilers; to adjust burner controls; to perform cleaning and minor repairs to boilers and their auxiliaries; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery; to work from ladders and scaffolding; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather and temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
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Stationary Engineer 2nd Grade
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Morgan State University
Posting Summary
Job Title: Stationary Engineer 2nd Grade
Division: Division of Finance & Administration Department Facilities Management Department
Work Status: Full Time
Position Category: Staff
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $55,000 - $68,000 per year
Fund Source: State Support
Under general supervision, assists higher‑level stationary engineers in the maintenance of well‑functioning boilers and furnaces in a boiler plant. Has charge of the operations and maintenance of a boiler plant facility in which the largest boiler is rated not more than 50 pounds of steam pressure or more than 300 degrees Fahrenheit of hot water, and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of equipment.
Job Duties
Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumption, temperature or pressure, water levels, voltage load, and generator balance; records operation and maintenance actions taken during the shift in the operator’s logbook.
Performs water titration tests and pours prescribed chemical additives, such as water softeners.
Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended ranges, following well‑defined standards; determines when to switch to backup equipment or shut down equipment.
Performs inspection of equipment to detect routine malfunctions or the need for repair, adjustment, or lubrication.
Coordinates and performs, as necessary, cleaning, repair, and maintenance of furnaces and boilers.
Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges; replaces burners or other components.
Reports any developments that appear to lead to an unsafe operating condition to the supervisor.
Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the trade; cleans work area upon completion of project.
Note:
The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based on departmental needs.
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Experience
Three years in the operation of a boiler room facility
Other
Licensure as a Second Grade Stationary Engineer in the State of Maryland, Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent license
Other Preferences for Consideration Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis, with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities General knowledge of and skill in the operation of boilers, furnaces, related equipment and fuels. General knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices related to the boiler room facility; of the methods and practices used in maintaining and cleaning boilers; of basic mathematics including area, volume, weights and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions. Skill in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment of the trade. Ability to fire boilers; to read gauges and judge operating conditions of boilers; to adjust burner controls; to perform cleaning and minor repairs to boilers and their auxiliaries; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery; to work from ladders and scaffolding; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather and temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
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