Boiler Plant Operator

**Keep the Heart of the Hospital Running** Behind every safe surgery, warm patient room, and sterile instrument is a highly skilled professional ensuring our systems never miss a beat. As a **Boiler Plant Operator** , you'll play a critical role in keeping our hospital running safely, efficiently, and around the clock. If you take pride in precision, safety, and being the expert others rely on--you'll feel right at home here. **What You 'll Do** Under the direction of the Facilities Engineering Supervisor, you'll be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and inspection of our central energy plant and boiler systems. Your work ensures a continuous supply of steam for heating, equipment power, and sterilization--supporting patient care every single day. Key responsibilities include: * Performing routine rounds of the central energy plant and documenting operational readings * Monitoring, troubleshooting, and responding to system malfunctions * Conducting daily water chemistry testing and making necessary adjustments * Preparing boilers for annual inspections and ensuring code compliance * Performing preventive and corrective maintenance with detailed documentation * Serving as a first responder for Facilities Engineering during off-hours * Coordinating vendor access through the control room * Supporting overall plant operations and safety initiatives **What We 're Looking For** **Required:** * High school diploma or equivalent **plus** formal training in boiler plant operation or maintenance * Minimum **6 years** of boiler plant experience (8 years preferred) * Extensive experience in Boiler Plant operations and maintenance * **Maryland Stationary Engineer 's License **required**. **Grade 2 preferred * Strong working knowledge of boiler and chiller plant operations **You 'll thrive here if you are:** * Safety-focused and detail-oriented * Comfortable working independently when needed * Reliable under pressure and confident responding to system issues * Proud of maintaining critical infrastructure that supports patient care **Physical & Work Environment** This role involves standing, walking, climbing, bending, lifting, and working around high-temperature equipment and hazardous materials. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and sustained focus are essential for success in this position **Caring for our Team** We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: * **Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance** Coverage begins on the **first of the month following your hire date**. * **Life Insurance & Disability Coverage** Includes **company-paid life insurance** , as well as **short- and long-term disability** benefits to provide peace of mind. * **Paid Time Off (PTO)** A **generous PTO program** designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. * **401(k) Retirement Plan** Benefit from a **robust company match** to support your long-term financial goals. * **Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement** Support for your **continued learning and career growth**. * **Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)** Options to **save pre-tax dollars** for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses. * **Shift Differential Pay** Team members working **evening, night, or weekend shifts** may be eligible for **additional pay**. **Happy to Help** At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.