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
DSHS Rainier Stationary Engineer 2 - Boiler Operator
Our Maintenance and Operations Division located at the Rainier School Habilitation Center in Buckley, Washington, is seeking a temporary experienced Boiler Operator (Stationary Engineer 2). Whether you are looking for supplemental income, experience, a flexible schedule, or a "foot in the door" to a State career, this opportunity can help you achieve that goal.
During the initial six months or more, this position will be full‑time, temporary. After that period, it will transition to an on‑call role as needed. Shifts may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
Assure the overall safe, efficient operation and maintenance of a high‑pressure steam plant, consisting of two 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 the 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 experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of stationary or marine high‑pressure boilers and heating systems.
OR one year of State service as a Stationary Engineer 1.
Preferred Abilities
Ability to work from ladders or other elevated platforms to perform repairs in high ambient temperatures.
Ability to use personal computers, including Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Ability to work in an environment with people we serve who have limited sensory and physical abilities, treating them with dignity and respect at all times, and to work with fellow staff members with cultural sensitivity and respect.
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.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence for the job.
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 on the privately owned vehicle.
E‑Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Contact Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Morgan Daggi at
morgan.daggi@dshs.wa.gov
and reference job number 06443.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Washington State Department of Social & Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725‑5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7‑1‑1 or 1‑800‑833‑6384.
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During the initial six months or more, this position will be full‑time, temporary. After that period, it will transition to an on‑call role as needed. Shifts may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
Assure the overall safe, efficient operation and maintenance of a high‑pressure steam plant, consisting of two 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 the 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 experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of stationary or marine high‑pressure boilers and heating systems.
OR one year of State service as a Stationary Engineer 1.
Preferred Abilities
Ability to work from ladders or other elevated platforms to perform repairs in high ambient temperatures.
Ability to use personal computers, including Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Ability to work in an environment with people we serve who have limited sensory and physical abilities, treating them with dignity and respect at all times, and to work with fellow staff members with cultural sensitivity and respect.
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.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence for the job.
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 on the privately owned vehicle.
E‑Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Contact Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Morgan Daggi at
morgan.daggi@dshs.wa.gov
and reference job number 06443.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Washington State Department of Social & Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725‑5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7‑1‑1 or 1‑800‑833‑6384.
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