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UK King’s Daughters Medical Center
Stationary Engineer II
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What they do
A Stationary Engineer or Boiler Operator operates and repairs stationary mechanical equipment such as engines or boilers for buildings and industrial use.
$47,678 / year median in Kentucky
+6% projected growth
Job Description
At UK King's Daughters, we're not just a healthcare facility — we're a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We're more than just a place to work; we're a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.
Job Description :
Job Summary Responsible for operating and monitoring automatically fired boilers to generate steam. Ensures efficient and safe operation of boiler systems. Maintains compliance with safety regulations and operational procedures. Supports heating and industrial processes through reliable steam production. Coordinates routine inspections and maintenance activities. Essential Functions- Lights gas or oil fed burners.
- Observes pressure, temperature, and draft meters to verify operation of combustion control systems.
- Turns valves and adjusts controls to set fuel feed, draft openings, water level, and steam pressure.
- Observes boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and performs necessary repairs.
- Tests and treats boiler feed water.
- Maintains logs of meter and gauge readings, water test results, and fuel consumption data.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 50% of the time) B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional ( 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10%
- 50% of the time) E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10%
- 50% of the time) G.
Repetitive motion:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) H.
Working in confined spaces:
1. Never J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) K.
Job-related travel:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) L.Loud noises:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) M.Temperature extremes:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) O.Radiation:
1. Never P.Burns:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) Q.Cuts/Punctures:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) R.
Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) S.
Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:
1. Never T.Combative/violent people:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) U.