Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
DSHS Rainier Stationary Engineer 2 - Boiler Operator
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Buckley, Washington, United States, 98321
Overview
DSHS Rainier Stationary Engineer 2 - Boiler Operator position located at Rainier School Habilitation Center in Buckley, Washington. This temporary opportunity can help you gain experience, supplemental income, a flexible schedule, or a pathway to a State career. During the initial 6 months (or more) of hire, this job will be full-time and temporary. It will then become on-call as needed. Shifts can be days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Responsibilities
Assure the overall safe, efficient operation and maintenance of a high-pressure steam plant, consisting of 2 high-pressure steam boilers Observe, monitor, replace and repair gauges, valves, metering pumps, boilers, electronic controls and safety equipment to ensure proper and continuous operation of two steam-generating boilers fired with natural gas or #2 Diesel backup fuel Operate and maintain feed-water pumps, condensate pumps, deaerators, air compressors, fuel oil pumps, chemical treatment pumps, pneumatic and hand tools, and monitor the emergency generator Troubleshoot and make major and minor adjustments to boiler and HVAC equipment Work with schematics, drawings, sketches and operating manuals for proper operation and upgrade of plant equipment Operate and adjust Cleaver-Brooks Boiler Management "HAWK" Systems as necessary Test boiler room equipment for safe operation. Test and chemically treat/clean boiler water, condensate, and lube mechanical room equipment Perform blow-down operation on equipment as needed to ensure safe operational status Qualifications
Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of stationary or marine high-pressure boilers and heating systems OR a certificate of completion of an advanced Stationary Engineer course from an accredited vocational/technical school or community college AND two years of related experience OR one year of State service as a Stationary Engineer 1 Preferred Abilities
Ability to work from ladders or elevated platforms to perform repairs in high ambient temperatures Ability to use personal computers, including Microsoft Office programs Ability to work in an environment with people supported who have limited sensory and physical abilities, with dignity and respect, and to work with colleagues with cultural sensitivity Ability to respond to facility maintenance issues and other after-hour emergent issues as needed Additional information
Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs Questions?
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Morgan Daggi at morgan.daggi@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 06443. Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission is to Transform Lives and requires equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitments in work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security. Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history may be conducted. Information from the background check will be considered for suitability and competence. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. DHS.
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DSHS Rainier Stationary Engineer 2 - Boiler Operator position located at Rainier School Habilitation Center in Buckley, Washington. This temporary opportunity can help you gain experience, supplemental income, a flexible schedule, or a pathway to a State career. During the initial 6 months (or more) of hire, this job will be full-time and temporary. It will then become on-call as needed. Shifts can be days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Responsibilities
Assure the overall safe, efficient operation and maintenance of a high-pressure steam plant, consisting of 2 high-pressure steam boilers Observe, monitor, replace and repair gauges, valves, metering pumps, boilers, electronic controls and safety equipment to ensure proper and continuous operation of two steam-generating boilers fired with natural gas or #2 Diesel backup fuel Operate and maintain feed-water pumps, condensate pumps, deaerators, air compressors, fuel oil pumps, chemical treatment pumps, pneumatic and hand tools, and monitor the emergency generator Troubleshoot and make major and minor adjustments to boiler and HVAC equipment Work with schematics, drawings, sketches and operating manuals for proper operation and upgrade of plant equipment Operate and adjust Cleaver-Brooks Boiler Management "HAWK" Systems as necessary Test boiler room equipment for safe operation. Test and chemically treat/clean boiler water, condensate, and lube mechanical room equipment Perform blow-down operation on equipment as needed to ensure safe operational status Qualifications
Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of stationary or marine high-pressure boilers and heating systems OR a certificate of completion of an advanced Stationary Engineer course from an accredited vocational/technical school or community college AND two years of related experience OR one year of State service as a Stationary Engineer 1 Preferred Abilities
Ability to work from ladders or elevated platforms to perform repairs in high ambient temperatures Ability to use personal computers, including Microsoft Office programs Ability to work in an environment with people supported who have limited sensory and physical abilities, with dignity and respect, and to work with colleagues with cultural sensitivity Ability to respond to facility maintenance issues and other after-hour emergent issues as needed Additional information
Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs Questions?
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Morgan Daggi at morgan.daggi@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 06443. Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission is to Transform Lives and requires equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitments in work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security. Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history may be conducted. Information from the background check will be considered for suitability and competence. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. DHS.
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