Stationary Engineer 3

Full Job Description

NOTE:
The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.

The Buildings & Grounds Division (B&G) is responsible for the Capitol Campus and Department of Enterprise Services (DES) managed building operations, stewardship, and historic preservation. B&G provides service to over 42 agencies, maintains, operates and preserves the 486-acre state Capitol Campus in Olympia, including more than 28 buildings, 18 public monuments, over 6,000 parking stalls, four state parks and a 260-acre lake. B&G executes these responsibilities through the following service programs: Facilities Operations, Grounds Operations, Leadership and Admin, Maintenance & Repairs, Support Services (Custodial).

About the Opportunity:
As a Stationary Engineer 3, you will maintain and repair steam boilers, central steam distribution systems, and related mechanical equipment to ensure reliable facility operations. You will service and troubleshoot commercial refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, and chilled water systems, while analyzing and maintaining control systems that include electrical, electronic, and pneumatic sensors and actuators. This position also performs preventative maintenance on water treatment systems such as cooling towers, hot water loops, and chilled water systems, and assists with the fabrication and installation of temperature and humidity control components for building heating and ventilation systems.

Requirements

Some of What You’ll Enjoy Doing Includes:

• Operate and maintain the Powerhouse and high-pressure steam heating plant that supplies heat, hot water, and chilled water to 14 Capital Campus buildings.
• Monitor, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, condensers, steam and condensate return systems, piping, controls, and meters.
• Use the Metasys central control system to monitor and adjust campus steam and chilled water operations.
• Perform boiler and feedwater testing and treatment to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
• Serve as the lead shift operator, coordinating work assignments and maintaining 24/7/365 operational coverage and safe power plant housekeeping practices.
• Prepare operational reports, identify training needs, support employee licensing and certifications, and develop scopes of work, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects.
• Monitor Capital Lake levels and ensure dam operations through the Metasys control system, reporting unusual conditions that could create flooding or low-water risks.
• Serve as the primary contact for after-hours emergency and non-emergency calls for Thurston County DES-owned facilities.
• Follow DES safety policies and procedures by maintaining a safe work environment, using appropriate personal protective equipment, and promptly reporting and addressing unsafe conditions.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Four (4) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repairs of high-pressure boilers and heating equipment OR Certificate of completion of an advanced Stationary and/or Marine Engineering course from an accredited vocational/technical school or community college.

In addition to the above required qualifications, a candidate must possess one (1) of the following options to qualify:

[OPTION 1]

• One (1) year of experience as a Stationary Engineer 2 in state service.

[OPTION 2]

• Three (3) years of experience as a Marine Steam Propulsion Engineer.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of high-pressure boiler operations, chilled water plant systems, and related mechanical equipment, including fuels, materials, tools, safety practices, and automatic controls.
• Ability to test, analyze, and maintain steam boilers and auxiliary equipment; read blueprints and plans; estimate labor and materials; and safely use hand, power, and specialized tools.
• Ability to work independently, supervise and instruct others, maintain records and reports, and perform physically demanding work in extreme temperatures.
• Demonstrates reliability and professionalism by consistently delivering high-quality results with minimal oversight while earning the trust and respect of coworkers and customers.

Additional Information

How to Apply: Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information

Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).

Please Note: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.

Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into The Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Union Inclusion: This position is in a bargaining unit and falls under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the state of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman via email at jobs@des.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

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