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State of Washington · 1 week ago

DSHS FTAA Stationary Engineer 2

Walla Walla, WA

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The State of Washington is seeking an experienced Boiler Operator (Stationary Engineer 2) to join their Maintenance and Operations Division at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center. In this role, you will perform skilled engineering and repair work related to boiler and HVAC operations, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for residents and staff.

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Responsibilities

Ensure the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of a high-pressure steam plant with two high-pressure steam boilers (natural gas with #2 diesel backup)

Operate, monitor, and repair gauges, valves, metering pumps, boilers, electronic controls, and safety equipment for continuous operation

Work with auxiliary systems: feedwater pumps, condensate pumps, deaerators, air compressors, fuel oil pumps, chemical treatment pumps, pneumatic and hand tools, and emergency generator

Inspect, monitor and repair internal mechanical heating rooms in individual buildings

Repair steam infrastructure across 68-acre campus

With HVAC systems, knowledge of work and repair for DOAS systems and Citygate and Samsung VRF systems

Troubleshoot and make both major and minor adjustments to boiler and HVAC equipment

Interpret schematics, drawings, and manuals for equipment operation and upgrades

Operate and adjust combustion management systems (Cleaver-Brooks HAWK, Allen Bradley, Fireye, Metasys, etc.)

Test boiler room equipment for safety, perform chemical treatment and cleaning of boiler water, condensate, and lubricate mechanical room equipment

Conduct blow-down operations as needed for safe operation

Respond to after-hours and weekend incidents as the on-site maintenance expert, evaluating situations and providing updates to the Facilities Manager or designee

Qualification

High-pressure steam systemsBoiler operationHVAC systemsCombustion management systemsChemical treatmentTechnical schematics interpretationMicrosoft OfficeSafety equipment operationEmergency responseTeam collaboration

Required

Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of stationary (or marine) high-pressure boilers and heating systems

Certificate of completion of an advanced Stationary Engineer course from an accredited vocational/technical school or community college

Two years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of stationary (or marine) high-pressure boilers and heating systems

One year of State service as a Stationary Engineer 1

Approved HVAC journeyman license, approved and complete apprentice program, or 4 years of work with an HVAC company in the repair, maintain, and preventative maintenance of a variable refrigerant flow system and a dedicated outside air system

Comfortable working from ladders or elevated platforms in high-temperature environments

Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Able to work respectfully and sensitively with individuals with limited sensory/physical abilities and diverse staff

Ready to respond to emergent facility maintenance issues after hours