"Stationary Engineer 1st Grade"

Posted: 18-Dec-25
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Categories: Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 8436

• Inspects equipment to detect routine malfunctions, need for repair, adjustment, and lubrication.
• Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices to verify operating conditions.
• Records data such as temperature, 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 tests and adds chemicals, such as water softeners
• Manipulates manual controls and overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended ranges. Determines when to switch to backup equipment or shut down equipment.
• Performs first echelon cleaning, repair, and maintenance of furnaces and boilers
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the trade. Cleans work area upon completion of assignment.
• Operates central station type reciprocating centrifugal or absorption air conditioning and refrigeration equipment with single compressor and chiller units in excess of 500 tons each
• May provide guidance and instruction to lower-level stationary engineers and assigned personnel.

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.

About Morgan State University
Morgan State University is the largest historically black college (HBCU) in Baltimore, Maryland and is Maryland's designated public urban university. Our University offers a dynamic and vibrant environment that encourages a culture of contribution and collaboration. We are always looking to expand our network of professionals who are committed to excellence and strive to provide the best environment for our students.