Stationary Engineer 1 & 2

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
March 31, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
602J-YY_CS_NPS - Stationary Engineer 1, 602K-YY_CS_NPS - Stationary Engineer 2

Business Title:
Stationary Engineer 1 & 2

Employee Type:
Classified

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

As a Stationary Engineer in Washington State University, under general supervision, you will be expected to perform a variety of duties in support of the Facilities Services Steam Plants. You will participate in the operation, maintenance, and repair of all equipment and systems to include: high pressure boilers, electrical generators, water treatment equipment/systems, condensate distribution equipment, pumps, air compressors, steam line operating components, and computer controlled operations of plant systems.

Required Qualifications:

Stationary Engineer 1:

• Two years of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of stationary or marine high-pressure boilers and heating systems OR certificate of completion of an Advanced Stationary Engineer course from an accredited vocational/technical school or community college AND one year of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of stationary or marine high-pressure boilers and heating systems OR equivalent education/experience.
  
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year, a Boiler Operator, Second Class from the City of Spokane, the National Institute of Uniform Licensing Engineers or other departmental approved agency.
  

Stationary Engineer 2:

• Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of stationary or marine high pressure boilers and heating systems OR 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 OR equivalent education/experience.
  
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 6 months, a Boiler Operator, First Class from the City of Spokane, the National Institute of Uniform Licensing Engineers or other departmental approved agency.
  
• First Aid, CPR, and AED training are required annually.
  
• Ability to respond to worksite on a 24-hour basis.
  

For All Applicants:

• Must be able to work a rotating shift as necessary based on Plant operational needs.
  
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

Stationary Engineer 1:

• Water treatment certification, man-lift training and certification, and fork-lift training and certification.
  

Stationary Engineer 2:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering education and/or degree.
  

For All Applicants:

• Experience within the last 5 years as a high pressure steam boiler operator in a steam plant utilizing a computer operated, distributed control system.
  
• Recent experience operating 1MW or larger gas or diesel-fired electrical generators.
  

Incentive:

To support WSU's ability to attract talent in a competitive job market, this recruitment has been approved for a hiring incentive payment of up to $5,000.00. More information regarding the hiring incentive payment program can be located on the HRS website: Hiring Incentive - Human Resource Services, Washington State University (wsu.edu).

This recruitment is approved for a referral incentive for eligible WSU employees. For instructions to complete this process and eligibility visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/employees/benefits/employees-benefits-total-compensation-package/hiring-incentive/

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Facilities Services

Department Name:

Facilities Services, Operations

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Monthly Salary:

Stationary Engineer 1: $4,632.00 to $5,370.00 | Range 46G (Steps G - M)

Stationary Engineer 2: $5,117.00 to $5,929.00 | Range 50G (Steps G - M)

Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation.

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime Eligible

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent position.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Required Documents:

• Resume
  

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates compliant with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Stationary-Engineer-1---2_R-12652

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.



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