Stationary Engineer 1

Job description

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Stationary Engineer 1 to join the team. This role will be full-time working 40 hours weekly, the schedules are made 6 weeks in advance and are normally very stable, but any team members needs to be committed to working all available shifts in case of emergency/scheduling support.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave.

Stationary Engineer 1 Job Responsibilities:
• Changes and disposes of chemical drums properly and uses proper safety equipment.
• Performs chemical analysis tests and adds the correct amount of chemicals to keep a prescribed balance in boilers, cooling towers and closed loop systems.
• Assists in the repair or maintenance of plant equipment; Cleans and paints equipment, piping and associated accessories in Power Plant and mechanical rooms.
• Performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and performs safety checks on plant equipment.
• Cleans and paints equipment, piping and associated accessories in Power Plant and mechanical rooms.
• Responds to plant emergencies swiftly, contacts appropriate proper personnel, and operates fire fighting equipment.
• Performs chemical analysis tests and adds the correct amount of chemicals to keep a prescribed balance in boilers, cooling towers and closed loop systems.
• Wears appropriate safety equipment and complies with departmental and OSHA safety policies at all times.
• Keeps personal work spaces and equipment in a safe and orderly working condition.
• Follows hospital infection control procedures and policies at all times.

Minimum Requirements:
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Technical training in maintenance field.
• Experience : 2 years of experience as an operating engineer or in a related field; Strong background in HVAC, Mechanics; Prior experience with operating boilers, generators and/or conducting mechanical maintenance; military experience.
• Certification : Obtain Low Pressure Steam Certification within 12 months of hire