Stationary Maintenance Mechanic; Boiler Mechanic, Boiler Operator

Overview

At Augusta Health, your work matters — and so do you. Whether you're delivering direct patient care, supporting operations, or innovating behind the scenes, every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through compassionate service. We offer more than just a job — we offer a purpose-driven career in a nationally recognized, independent health system located in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley.

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Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas, Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference, and your growth is a priority.

We believe in taking care of the people who care for our community. That’s why Augusta Health offers a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your well-being, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're launching your career or bringing in years of experience, we provide the tools, resources, and encouragement to help empower you to reach your full potential — personally, professionally, and financially.

Explore our Benefits, current Hiring Incentives, and our Taking Care of Us initiative — which embraces Belonging, Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Growth, and Equity (B.R.I.D.G.E.) — to see how we invest in our team members and culture.

• Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs.
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.
• Career development programs including clinical ladders, shared governance, and advancement opportunities.
• Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support.
• Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare.
• Free onsite parking, 24/7-armed security for your safety, a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program, and an onsite credit union and pharmacy.
• Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials.
• Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues (i.e., movie tickets).

Full details are available on our Benefits Page.

The High-Pressure Boiler Operator is responsible for the operation and preventative maintenance of the stationary boilers and the associated mechanical equipment. Ability to fire boilers and associated controls to assure the generation of a continuous supply of steam for heating Hospital buildings, sterilizing equipment, humidification and re heat application. Performs duties of a maintenance mechanic as needed. Other tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor and or Director.

This position plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Health’s mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative, patient-centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.

• Operates boilers and associated equipment safely and efficiently to generate steam. Ability to start and shut down High-Pressure Boilers routinely for maintenance and after utility interruptions.
• Inspects, cleans, lubricates, paints and repairs all mechanical equipment such as motors, fans, pumps, valves, compressors, converters, controls and boilers.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks as assigned through computerized maintenance program, completes task as outlined, enters clear/detailed results and accounts for time utilizing personal dashboards of maintenance program.
• Makes chemical analysis or test of condensate water and adjust proper dosage to maintain efficient operations of the steam system and enters in log. Troubleshoot, maintain and repair of water treatment systems.
• Makes test of flu-gasses and temperature to indicate proper combustion and enters in log.
• Tests and regenerates water softeners that supply water to all areas of the hospital complex and enter in log.
• Works various scheduled /…