Stationary Engineer 2- 20027926

Rehabilitation & Correction - Pickaway Correctional Institution; Orient (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off (vacation, personal, and

11 paid holidays per year

Education and Development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Rehabilitation & Correction - Pickaway Correctional Institution in Orient, OH is seeking a Stationary Engineer 2 to lead powerhouse operations, maintain boilers and related systems, and ensure safe, compliant performance. The role emphasizes reliability, detailed logs, and security responsibilities within a correctional setting.

The position requires a Stationary Steam Engineer license and at least 6 months of licensed experience, with eligibility for union membership and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Stationary Steam Engineer License pursuant to Section 4104.19.
• 6 mos. exp. as licensed stationary engineer.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead worker over lower-level powerhouse workers and/or inmates in installation, repair, maintenance and operation of powerhouse equipment.
• Make rounds reading gauges, adjust equipment and observe operation.
• Start, stop and change over-generating equipment as needed.
• Keep logs and recording gauge readings, fuel consumed and power generated.
• Maintain time cards and related records.
• Maintain security of inmates.
• Maintain parts inventory and order parts.
• Oversee and/or perform maintenance around powerhouse.
• Perform annual boiler inspection and maintenance.
• Serve on institutional committees.
• Attend training, seminars or meetings as required.
• Perform security functions as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC Trade

Regulatory Compliance

Engineering

General Maintenance

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Problem Solving

Time Management

Job description

Job Description - Stationary Engineer 2- 20027926 (260007IP)

Stationary Engineer 2- 20027926 (260007IP)

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Pickaway Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information : Personnel Director 614-585-5316 / [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 16, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Pickaway Correctional Institut 11781 State Route 762 Orient 43146

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Orient

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.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

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.

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

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.

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.