"Stationary Engineer 2nd Grade"

Posted: 21-Jan-26

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 8472

• 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.