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STATIONARY ENGINEER, STATE OFFICE COMPLEX

Recruitment #14-003466-001

Introduction

The Maryland Department of General Services is accepting applications for Stationary Engineer, State Office Complex for our Baltimore location.  Selected individuals will operate the main power plant and auxiliary mechanical rooms.

GRADE

11

LOCATION OF POSITION

300 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

These positions operate the main power plant and auxiliary mechanical rooms at the Baltimore State Office Complex.  Incumbents ensure proper quality temperature control of four (4) buildings, requiring repair and adjustment of various heating and air conditioning equipment. This is a  24/7 rotating shift position.

This is an Emergency Essential position, which means that employees must report to work as scheduled, despite unfavorable weather conditions or other emergencies.

POSITION DUTIES

Operates gas boilers by automatic controls, adjusting air flow for good combustion;

Operates and maintains major heating and air conditioning equipment, auxiliary equipment, temperature and operating controls, electric generators and miscellaneous equipment;

Operates central station type reciprocating, centrifugal air conditioning and refrigeration equipment;

Operates mechanical systems by means of electronic and computerized equipment;

Operates and maintains emergency electric generators of 500 KW and above;

Observes all safety control equipment and meters and makes necessary adjustments to assure safe and constant generation of required amounts of steam or high temperature hot water;

Maintains and adjusts automatic temperature controls, such as electric and pneumatic thermostats,humidistats,freezestats, fire stats or dew point controllers;

Performs safety inspections as required of the boiler vessel and all related equipment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION OR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a State high school equivalence certificate.

Experience: Three years of experience as a 1st Grade Stationary Engineer.

Note: Applicants may substitute additional experience up to four years as licensed first-grade engineer on a year-for-year basis for the required high school education.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to applicants willing to work in Baltimore City.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification must possess and maintain a current license as a Stationary Engineer, 1st Grade from the State Board of Stationary Engineers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Some positions in this classification are assigned duties which will require the individual to be examined by a physician.  After an offer of employment, applicants for such positions will be given a medical examination to certify the ability to perform the essential job functions.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

You must possess the minimum qualifications before being selected for a State job.  Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week. 

All information concerning your qualifications must be included on your application and submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  Applicants must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform Act to be hired.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit. 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you are unable to submit an application online, you may send a paper application by the closing date to:

Personnel Division, Dept. of General Services
301 W. Preston St., Room 1207
Baltimore, MD  21201

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please call 410-767-4985.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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