Stationary Engineer​/Abington

Job Details

Maintains and operates stationary steam boilers, pumps and related equipment such as water softeners, air compressors, water treatment systems and associated piping, chillers, tower and auxiliary systems. Performs daily chemical water treatment of the boilers to insure proper running of equipment. Abides by and enforces all safety rules and regulations, State and local in order to keep boiler house safe. Responsible for keeping the boiler house and immediate surrounding area clean and up to Jefferson's facilities standards.

Occasionally required to perform general mechanical and minor electrical/HVAC work in support of the Facilities department and local building needs.

Work Shift:

Workday Day (United States of America). Worker Sub Type:
Regular Employee. Entity:
Abington Memorial Hospital. Primary Location Address: 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Operates and maintains boilers as well as chiller and auxiliary systems by reading meters/pressure gauges and taking necessary appropriate action to ensure safe operation. Repacks valves, changes piping, and lubricates compressors, pumps and related parts on a regular basis.
• Starts, stops, adjusts and regulates boilers and associated equipment as necessary to insure efficiency and continuity of service.
• Cleans boilers, waterside and fire side, annually or as required, to meet code and regulation requirements.
• Performs daily inspection of boilers, pipelines, and operating equipment for steam, water, air and fuel leaks or defective parts.
• Maintains record of gauges and meter readings to determine fuel and steam consumption, steam produced, hot water and chilled/condensed water temperature, chiller operating pressure, etc.
• Consults with and keeps Lead/Chief Stationary Engineers apprised of activities, needs and issues as they arise.
• Performs other maintenance needs as required and directed by the supervisor or lead technician, with understanding of electrical safety and lockout/tagout standards.

• High School Diploma, Vocational School, or equivalent.
• Pennsylvania Class A License required for most PA-based facilities.
• New Jersey Black Seal required for all NJ-based facilities.
• Prior military training and experience in the operation of boilers preferred.
• Prior experience as a stationary engineer/boiler operator preferred.

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.