DSHS FTAA Stationary Engineer 2

State of Washington; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington is seeking an experienced Boiler Operator (Stationary Engineer 2) for Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center in Shoreline, WA. You will operate, monitor, and maintain high-pressure steam boilers and related HVAC systems to ensure safe, reliable performance for residents and staff.

The role requires hands-on skills with combustion control systems (Cleaver-Brooks HAWK, Metasys, Fireye) and the ability to troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance, with after-hours

Qualifications

• Three years of experience operating, maintaining, and/or repairing stationary high-pressure boilers and heating systems.
• Certificate of completion of an advanced Stationary Engineer course from an accredited school.
• State service as a Stationary Engineer 1 and HVAC journeyman credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a two-boiler high-pressure steam plant (natural gas with diesel backup).
• Monitor gauges, valves, pumps, electronic controls, and safety equipment for continuous operation.
• Inspect and repair auxiliary systems: feedwater pumps, condensate pumps, deaerators, air compressors, and safety devices.

Skills

Boiler operation

HVAC systems

Electrical safety

Documentation & reporting

Education

Advanced Stationary Engineer course

HVAC journeyman license

Tools

Cleaver-Brooks HAWK

Metasys

Fireye

Allen Bradley

Job description

Description

Our Maintenance and Operations Division is looking to add an experienced Boiler Operator (Stationary Engineer 2) to join our team of dedicated professionals at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center in Shoreline, WA. As a Stationary Engineer 2, you'll perform skilled engineering and repair work related to boiler and HVAC operations. This role is essential for maintaining a safe, comfortable, and efficient environment for our residents and staff. This is not a general engineering role-this is for hands‑on operators of steam generators (also known as steam boilers, marine boilers, or hydronic heating boilers). You’ll be working directly with high‑pressure steam systems, utilizing advanced combustion control systems such as Cleaver-Brooks HAWK, Allen Bradley, Fireye, Metasys, and similar platforms. If you have a passion for the practical side of engineering—keeping critical systems running safely and efficiently—this is your calling. If you're still reading this, and you're a skilled HVAC and Boiler Technician interested in being considered for this opportunity, we highly encourage you to take the next step! Don't delay - apply today!

Some of What You Will Do

• 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

Desired Skills & Abilities

• 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

Who should apply:

• 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. And, 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.

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Saleen Hernandez at [e-mail] and reference project number 02464.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Supplemental Information

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 to perform in 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.

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