STATIONARY ENGINEER, FIRST GRADE

GRADE

ASTD13

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Western Maryland Hospital Center 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21742

Main Purpose of Job

This position is charged with full performance level of work involving the operation and maintenance of all plant machinery including plant machinery rated in excess of 500 horsepower. Employees in this classification may provide technical guidance and review work completed by other maintenance staff but do not supervise other positions. Functional knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to operate, control, troubleshoot, diagnose, and make appropriate repairs to system problems or emergencies. Maintains competency, proficiency, and licensing requirements via regular training, review, and demonstrated familiarity with OPM manuals, utility plans, emergency response plans, and all applicable safety and licensing requirements. Successfully completes situational or scenario problem solving, and appropriately demonstrates and applies knowledge, skills and abilities to real problems or emergencies.Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a Maintenance Chief, Maintenance Supervisor or other designated authority. Employees are assigned to day, evening, night or rotating shifts and may be required to work weekends and holidays. Work involves the lifting of heavy mechanical equipment and apparatus and may be performed in areas of extreme heat and cold.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of the Eighth grade. Experience: Two years of experience in a boiler room facility tending a boiler. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute additional licensed stationary engineering experience on a year-for-year basis for the required education. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military experience as a non-commissioned officer in Steelworker classifications or Mechanical Maintenance specialty codes in the Metal Fabrication, Assembly, Installation, and Repair field of work on year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following: Experience performing Stationary Engineer, 1st grade tasks such as operation of boilers and equipment including combustion control equipment, firing boilers, interpreting gauges, adjusting safety controls, maintaining records, mechanical repairs. Experience working in a facility.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Some positions in this classification are assigned duties which will require the candidates to be examined by a Physician. After an offer of employment, candidates 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

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.