STATIONARY ENGINEER

California Department of State Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals is seeking a Stationary Engineer at Metropolitan State Hospital in Los Angeles County. The role involves operating, maintaining, and repairing boilers, pumps, valves, refrigerant systems, and electrical equipment to ensure safe, reliable campus utilities.

You will oversee mechanical and electrical systems, supervise junior staff, and plan preventive maintenance while adhering to safety protocols and budgets in a permanent, full-time in-office position.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains and repairs boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, and lines used to distribute steam and heated or processed water.
• Operates, repairs and maintains refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, and related components for temperature control.
• Operates, maintains and repairs air compressors and distribution lines with valves for air control.
• Maintains gas distribution lines and associated equipment, including control devices and safety systems.
• Inspects and troubleshoots electrical and mechanical systems; performs minor building maintenance and repairs.

Job description

Working Title

Stationary Engineer - Plant Operations - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various

Classification

STATIONARY ENGINEER

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-523707


• Position #(s): 487-558-6712-XXX


• Salary: $6,088.00 - $7,707.00 A


• # of Positions: Multiple


• Work Location: Los Angeles County


• Telework: In Office


• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time


• Facility: DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description and Duties

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County. The Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan, Plant Operations Department, is accepting applications for the Stationary Engineer, Permanent/Full Time positions. Under the direction of the Chief Engineer II or Utility Shop Supervisor, the Stationary Engineer job duties include but are not limited to: Operates, maintains, and repairs boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, apprentices, and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water; operates, repairs and maintains refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves, and float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperatures; operates, maintains and repairs air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control; operates, maintains and repairs all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, and manufacturing systems including all valves and control devices; operates, repairs and maintains water filters, softeners, piping and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks and toilet bowls, supply lines and water lines; operates, repairs and maintains all types of motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors and fans; repairs and maintains single-phase and multi-phase electrical circuits up to 550 volts; repairs and maintains electrical transformers, motors, controls, machinery fixtures, appliances and elevators; repairs and maintains electronic systems such as clocks, closed circuit television, automatic alarm systems, security systems, energy management systems, equal potential grounding and automatic power transfers; calibrates control systems for air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation systems, including air balance, humidistat and solid state electronic motor control amplifiers; operates, maintains and repairs water and sewage systems, laundry, bakery and culinary equipment; inspects and trouble shoots electrical and mechanical systems and equipment to identify repairs needed; performs minor building maintenance and repair; plans layouts and estimates costs of electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems; requisitions parts, supplies and equipment; calculates systems requirements to provide estimates for modification or replacement of systems; leads and trains subordinate and less senior personnel, and advises them of unusual problems, procedures, and practices.

Eligibility Examination

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken. If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk, 15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey. DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov