Stationary Engineer-Contingent- Ann Arbor
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Utility Technician, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Operate St Joseph Mercy Hospital Steam Plant Boilers ensuring an uninterrupted supply of steam to the campus for heating, humidification, sterilization, cooking and auxiliary equipment. Start, operate/monitor, Chilled Water System which includes Centrifugal Chillers, primary and secondary pumps, cooling towers, and water treatment for the associated system. Monitor diesel generators used to supply campus with emergency electricity. Monitor the main Fire Pumps for the Campus and the Underground Fuel Storage Tanks.
Maintain and monitor Medical Air, Control Air Systems, and Domestic Water Booster system located within Steam Plant. Regularly inspect all Plant machinery to detect malfunctions and ensure optimal running conditions. Adjust and/or repair equipment through hands on involvement, through co-worker and/or contractor assistance. Ensure Plant operation is compliant with all regulatory agencies. Monitor facility management system (METASYS) to respond, dispatch and/or assist others with alarm-generating conditions.
Maintain all water chemistry with the Boilers and Chilled Water Systems.
Employment Type:Part time
Shift:Rotating Shift
Description:
POSITION PURPOSE
Operate St Joseph Mercy Hospital Steam Plant Boilers ensuring an uninterrupted supply of steam to the campus for heating, humidification, sterilization, cooking and auxiliary equipment. Start, operate/monitor, Chilled Water System which includes Centrifugal Chillers, primary and secondary pumps, cooling towers, and water treatment for the associated system. Monitor diesel generators used to supply campus with emergency electricity. Monitor the main Fire Pumps for the Campus and the Underground Fuel Storage Tanks.
Maintain and monitor Medical Air, Control Air Systems, and Domestic Water Booster system located within Steam Plant. Regularly inspect all Plant machinery to detect malfunctions and ensure optimal running conditions. Adjust and/or repair equipment through hands on involvement, through co-worker and/or contractor assistance. Ensure Plant operation is compliant with all regulatory agencies. Monitor facility management system (METASYS) to respond, dispatch and/or assist others with alarm-generating conditions.
Maintain all water chemistry with the Boilers and Chilled Water Systems.
- Start/Stop Boilers and maintain the generation of a continuous supply of steam to the campus for heating, humidification, sterilization, cooking and auxiliary equipment.
- Start, Operate and Monitor Chilled water systems in the central plant. System includes Centrifugal Chillers, Primary/Secondary pumps, Cooling towers and water treatment for the associated system.
- Monitor operations of four Diesel 2000 KW generators used to supply campus with emergency electricity.
- Monitor and respond to problems with the Fire Pumps, and Domestic water booster pumps.
- Test and treat the boiler water, condensate, chilled water and condenser water, using specific chemicals and tests.
- Regularly inspect all plant machinery to detect malfunctions and ensure optimal running conditions. Adjust and/or repair equipment through hands on involvement, either independently or with assistance of coworkers or contractors.
- Perform all duties in compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Monitor Multi-facility management system (Metasys) to respond, dispatch and/or assist others with alarm-generated conditions.
- Maintain/ monitor Medical Air compressors and Control Air compressors located in the Central Plant.
Perform other duties as assigned by Coordinator, Energy Manager or Mechanical Systems Manager. Occasional equipment resets in other areas of facility.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSUREHigh School Diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in Large Central Heating and Chilled Water Plant. Minimum of High Pressure Boiler License, from City of Detroit, Dearborn or equivalent. Minimum of 1st Class Refrigeration License, from Detroit, Dearborn, or other municipality. State of Michigan Mechanical Contractors License with #8 Unlimited Refrigeration is acceptable in lieu of the City license. Universal EPA Refrigerant certification
REQUIREDSKILLS AND ABILITIES
Capable of working various shifts Knowledge of principles of electricity, electronics, mathematics, and physics, as well as basic computer skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Products including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Familiar with DDC Control Systems e.g. Johnson…
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