Stationary Engineer 2- 20024357

State of Ohio; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental/ Vision Insurance

Paid time off & Holidays

Education & Development Opportunities

Job summary

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction’s Chillicothe Correctional Institution seeks a Stationary Engineer 2 to oversee powerhouse operations and maintenance. The role involves supervising staff, monitoring boilers and related equipment, logging readings, and ensuring security and compliance.

Starting pay is based on qualifications, experience and location, with a compensation range of $54,000 to $72,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Stationary Steam Engineer License per Section 4104.19, Revised Code; 6 mos. exp. as licensed stationary engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker over lower-level powerhouse staff and/or inmates in installation, repair, maintenance and operation of powerhouse equipment (boilers, furnaces, stokers, turbines, pumps, generators, etc.).
• Make rounds reading gauges, adjust equipment and observe operation of equipment.
• Start/stop/shift over-generating equipment as needed.
• Maintain logs, fuel records, power generated; document time and records.
• Maintain security of inmates and inventory of parts and supplies; order parts.
• Oversee maintenance around powerhouse; perform annual boiler inspection and maintenance.
• Attend trainings, committees, and perform security functions as required.

Skills

HVAC Trade

Regulatory Compliance

Engineering

General Maintenance

Education

Stationary Steam Engineer License

6 mos. exp.

Tools

N/A

Job description

Job Description - Stationary Engineer 2- 20024357 (260005IG)

Stationary Engineer 2- 20024357 ( 260005IG )

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Chillicothe Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information : Personnel Director 740/774-0033/ [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Aug 11, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Chillicothe Correctional Inst 15802 State Route 104 Chillicothe 45601

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe

Compensation : $54,000 to $72,000

Schedule

Full-time

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Technical Skills : HVAC Trade, Regulatory Compliance, Engineering, General Maintenance

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Time Management

Who We Are… Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Job Description

Pay ranges from approximately $54,000 to $72,000. Starting pay will be based on qualifications, education, experience, and location.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as lead worker (e.g., provides work direction and training) over lower-level powerhouse workers and /or inmates in installation, repair, maintenance and operation of powerhouse equipment (e.g., boilers, furnaces, stokers, other fuel burning equipment, turbines, blowers, flow meters, pumps, generators, fans, pollution control equipment)
• Makes rounds of powerhouse reading gauges, adjusting equipment and observing operation of equipment
• Starts, stops and changes over-generating equipment as needed
• Keeps powerhouse logs, recording gauge readings, fuel consumed, power generated
• Maintains work performed, time card and related records
• Maintains security of inmates.
• Maintains inventory of parts and supplies and orders parts
• Oversees and /or performs maintenance on area around powerhouse
• Performs annual boiler inspection and maintenance
• Serves on institutional committees
• Attends training, seminars and /or meetings as required
• Performs security functions as required (e.g., man-down, shakedown, inmate movement)
• Performs other duties as assigned

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Stationary Steam Engineer License pursuant to Section 4104.19, Revised Code; 6 mos. exp. as licensed stationary engineer. Job Skills: Trades, Engineering, HVACTrade, Regulatory Compliance, General Maintenance, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Time Management.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation: The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting.