Senior Stationary Engineer – 24/7 Plant Maintenance

wsu; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA is seeking a Stationary Engineer 2 - Maintenance to support Facilities Operations Steam Plants. You will operate, maintain and repair high‑pressure boilers and associated systems, participate in plant operations, and work rotating shifts as required.

The role requires boiler operation experience, licensing within six months, and annual safety training. It offers full benefits and solid retirement options for a large public university community.

Qualifications

• Three (3) 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 (2) years of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of stationary or marine high-pressure boilers and heating systems OR one (1) year of State service as a Stationary Engineer 1 OR equivalent education/experience.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Boiler Operator, First Class license within six (6) months of hire date.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED training are required annually.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift or relief operations duty as necessary based on Plant operational needs.
• Ability to respond to worksite on a 24-hour basis.
• 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.

Skills

Boiler operation

First Aid/CPR/AED

On-call readiness

Job description

Washington State University in Pullman, WA is seeking a Stationary Engineer 2 - Maintenance to support Facilities Operations Steam Plants. You will operate, maintain and repair high‑pressure boilers and associated systems, participate in plant operations, and work rotating shifts as required.

The role requires boiler operation experience, licensing within six months, and annual safety training. It offers full benefits and solid retirement options for a large public university community.