On‑Call Stationary Engineer 2: Boiler Operator

State of Washington; Buckley (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orca Card for transportation

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social & Health Services is seeking an experienced Boiler Operator (Stationary Engineer 2) for the Rainier School Habilitation Center in Buckley, WA. This on‑call role initially runs full‑time during onboarding, then shifts to on‑call as needed, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The position emphasizes safe operation of a high‑pressure steam plant, equipment maintenance, and the ability to respond to urgent maintenance needs across a multi‑system

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of stationary or marine high‑pressure boilers and heating systems.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of a high‑pressure steam plant with two steam-generating boilers.
• Monitor, inspect, and repair gauges, valves, pumps, boilers, electronic controls, and safety equipment to maintain continuous operation of the steam‑boiler system.
• Operate and maintain auxiliary systems, including feed‑water and condensate pumps, deaerators, air compressors, fuel systems, and emergency generators.
• Troubleshoot and perform both minor and major repairs on boiler and HVAC systems.
• Interpret schematics, drawings, and operating manuals to support proper operation and equipment upgrades.
• Operate and adjust Cleaver‑Brooks Boiler Management (HAWK) systems as needed.
• Conduct equipment testing, water treatment, and blow‑down procedures to ensure safe and compliant operations.

Skills

High‑pressure boiler operation

Maintenance & repair

Stationary Engineer training

Education

Advanced Stationary Engineer course

State service as Stationary Engineer 1

Job description

Washington State Department of Social & Health Services is seeking an experienced Boiler Operator (Stationary Engineer 2) for the Rainier School Habilitation Center in Buckley, WA. This on‑call role initially runs full‑time during onboarding, then shifts to on‑call as needed, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The position emphasizes safe operation of a high‑pressure steam plant, equipment maintenance, and the ability to respond to urgent maintenance needs across a multi‑system