Stationary Engineer

Department of Administrative Services; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) in Connecticut is seeking a Stationary Engineer for Southbury, CT. You will operate, maintain, and repair heating plants, boilers and related mechanical systems across our facilities, oversee boiler room operations, monitor performance, and ensure safe water treatment.

This full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week position on a 3rd shift requires inspecting and testing equipment, keeping accurate records, providing technical guidance to staff, and supporting a

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers or significant boiler room equipment.
• Possession and retention of appropriate licenses, permits and/or certifications may be required.
• Adequate physical strength and stamina; ability to work in dusty, noisy and hot environments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect boiler room gauges, indicators, charts and records and issue necessary instructions to staff.
• Maintain and repair boiler room equipment and boilers.
• Perform boiler water analyses and determine treatment.
• Monitor equipment performance and perform preventive maintenance.
• Supervise boiler operations and maintain operating records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer software

Job description

Introduction

Do you have three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers or of significant auxiliary boiler room or power plant equipment? If so, we invite you to consider the Stationary Engineer position with Connecticut Developmental Services!

The State of Connecticut , Developmental Services (DDS) -- Southbury Training School -- is accepting applications for one (1) full-time thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour per week Stationary Engineer position located in Southbury, CT.

DDS is seeking a skilled and dedicated Stationary Engineer to help maintain the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of heating plants, boilers, and essential mechanical systems across our facilities. In this critical role, you will oversee boiler room operations, monitor equipment performance, conduct inspections and testing, perform preventative maintenance and repairs, and ensure proper boiler water treatment. You will also provide technical guidance to staff, supervise boiler operations, maintain accurate operating records, and support the maintenance of a variety of mechanical systems and utilities. Join DDS and bring your technical expertise to a team committed to maintaining safe, functional environments that support the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals we serve.

Position Highlights: PCN 155455

• Full-time | 3rd Shift | 37.5 hours per week
• Week 1: Friday - Thursday | 10:10pm -- 06:30am
• Week 2: Friday | 10:10pm - 06:30am. Regular days off Saturday - Wednesday, Working Thursday | 10:10pm - 6:30pm
• However, schedule flexibility is required to meet the needs of the agency.

What we can offer you:

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

DDS Mission Statement:

The mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:

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If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418 -- 6148 or [e-mail]

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks involved in the operation of a moderate or large sized heating or power plant or for working as a technical maintenance or repair expert on powerhouse, high pressure steam and allied facilities and equipment; may be in complete charge of a small heating plant.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Upon taking over a shift, receives operating instructions from outgoing shift engineer;
• Inspects boiler room gauges, indicators, charts and records of operation, and the actual operating of the boiler room mechanical equipment and boilers, and issues any necessary instructions to subordinate(s);
• Acts similarly in regard to generating equipment if any;
• Makes various periodic and special tests and checks of facilities and equipment, making necessary adjustments;
• Maintains and repairs mechanical equipment, including tightening loose bearings, packing glands, and bolts, replacing wearing rings, replacing and repacking condenser tubes, renewing gaskets, renewing valves and stuffing boxes, and renewing value parts;
• Inspects operation of, maintains and repairs generating equipment, ice machinery, hot water heaters, laundry equipment, pumps, fans, compressors, electronic equipment, and other miscellaneous mechanical service equipment;
• Makes or supervises the making of simple boiler water analyses and determines necessary treatment;
• Calculates and records operating data;
• Performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks;
• Adds water treatment chemicals to boilers;
• May assist in general building maintenance and repair;
• May inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations;
• May remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods;
• Performs related duties as required.

As engineer in charge of a heating plant and related minor utilities:

• Performs and supervises maintenance and repair of boiler and boiler room equipment including feed pumps and fuel injectors or stokers;
• Supervises tending of boiler by others, issuing instructions, inspecting condition of equipment, and checking gauges and operation records;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of and ability to operate, maintain and repair boilers, generators and related mechanical equipment;
• Skills: interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers or of significant auxiliary boiler room or power plant equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
• A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Incumbents may be exposed to significant levels of dust, noise and heat; may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment.
• The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.