Stationary Engineer

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All applications will be accepted from 03/2/2026 to 03/29/2026.

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General Job Description: This is full performance/journey level stationary engineering work operating and maintaining high-tonnage pressurized boiler and chiller systems and related components in a large physical plant facility. Employees in this class on an assigned shift monitors the systems' automation, checking and adjusting temperature and pressure readings and maintaining refrigerant, chemical and water levels in the systems.

1. EDUCATION:

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth * * school grade.

AND

2. LICENSE:

Possession of a valid grade "A" Steam Boiler, Stationary and Refrigeration Engineer license as issued by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses & Inspections.

AND

3. EXPERIENCE:

Three years of experience in the stationary engineer trade which has included operating and maintaining high-tonnage pressurized boiler and chiller systems and related components or heating, cooling and ventilation repair and maintenance experience in a commercial or industrial facility.

*NOTE: * Completion a post-high school technical/vocational program with certification in heating and cooling may substitute for one year of the experience.

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is April Graham. You can contact April at [email protected].

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