Stationary Engineer High Temp/Press 2nd Shift

Job Description - Stationary Engineer High Temp/Press 2nd Shift (260000UG)

Job Description

Stationary Engineer High Temp/Press 2nd Shift - (260000UG)

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation''s great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 20,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivating the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Stationary Engineer High Temp/Press serves as the operating engineer on a shift in the Central Power Plant, responsible for the operations and maintenance of gas and oil-fired boilers, central air conditioning equipment, and the supporting auxiliary equipment needed to provide uninterrupted steam supply to campus facilities. The hours for this shift are 1:00pm-9:00pm.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate boilers, air conditioning equipment and ancillary equipment in an efficient manner as prescribed by the Chief Engineer.

• Read gauges and meters, and record readings indicating conditions of operating equipment and systems.

• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble pumps and air compressors as required or scheduled.

• Performs chemical tests on boiler and make-up water and add chemicals to water.

• Keep maintenance records and records of materials and supplies used.

• Lubricate fans, pumps, air compressors, motors, and other ancillary equipment.

• Clean boiler fireside and waterside.

• Make patch repairs to refractory boilers.

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Five years in the operation of a boiler room facility, three years of which involved boilers over 500 horsepower and chillers in excess of 500 tons.

• Licensure as a First Grade Stationary Engineer in the State of Maryland.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for this position: Thorough knowledge of and skill in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers, furnaces, equipment and fuels. Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices to the boiler room facility; of the principles of electricity, hydraulics and mechanics. Skill in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment of the trade. Ability to fire boilers; to read gauges and judge operating efficiency and safe conditions of boilers; to adjust burner controls to achieve maximum efficiency; to perform cleaning and major repairs to boilers and their auxiliaries.

Physical Demands: Must be able to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery; to work from ladders and scaffolding; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather and temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment; to communicate effectively

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver''s license is required. Candidates selected for employment will be required to take additional training not limited to Ladder Training, confined spaces, heat stress and asbestos training.

Salary and Benefits

Targeted hiring range of $75,000-$80,000 annually and full University benefits that includes annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. Applicants with TU or USM service may receive salary credit. When applicable, a 2.5% increase may be added to the annual salary, pending successful completion of the initial six-month probationary period for this position. To learn more about our benefits, please click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.

Organization

: Operations

Primary Location

: Main Campus

Job Posting

: Oct 30, 2026