"Stationary Engineer 2nd Grade"

Posting Details

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
08

Salary Range
$55,000 - $68,000 / year

Fund Source
State Support

Job Summary

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.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

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.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ST01538

Number of Vacancies
2

Job Open Date
12/17/2025

Job Close Date
01/17/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter two professional references on the References page of the application.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
1. Resume
2. License

Optional Documents
1. Cover Letter
2. High School Diploma/GED
3. Statement of Interest
4. Certification
5. Supporting Document
6. Reference Letter