Stationary Engineer 3

Posting number: 2026-07188

Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division: FTAA

Job classification: STATIONARY ENGINEER 3

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Building Maintenance, Engineering

Summary

DSHS FTAA Stationary Engineer 3

Bring your expertise to the next level! We’re looking for a senior-level Stationary Engineer 3 to perform skilled engineering and repair work at our Yakima Valley School in Selah, WA.

Why You’ll Love This Role

As a Stationary Engineer 3, you’re not just running boilers—you’re leading the charge in the operation, maintenance, and compliance of high-pressure heating plants, featuring two or more steam-generating units. You’ll work with advanced combustion control systems, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.

Some of What You’ll Do

• Plan, assign, and supervise skilled/semi-skilled workers or helpers in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers, auxiliary equipment, stationary engines, compressors, pumps, steam and water lines, and controls
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs and maintain daily activity logs
• Ensure steam plants meet all regulatory standards (Labor and Industries Boiler Laws and Rules, WAC, RCWs)
• Observe, troubleshoot, and repair gauges, meters, pumps, boilers, controls, and safety equipment for three steam-generating units and hot water systems
• Operate and maintain feed pumps, condensate pumps, deaerators, and emergency generators
• Monitor and manage the boiler plant chemical program to stay within specifications
• Respond to on-site after-hours and weekend incidents as the lead maintenance authority, evaluating and reporting to the Plant Manager or their designee

What we're looking for

• Ability to: test and analyze operation of steam boilers and auxiliary equipment; instruct and supervise others; keep records; make written reports; perform heavy manual labor; work under and withstand extremes of temperature.
• Knowledge of: boiler law; methods, fuels, materials, and tools used in operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment; boiler room safety; heating, lighting, ventilating, power, and other related mechanical equipment; standard types of automatic controls.
• Prepare and maintain basic project reports and records including the completion of work requests.
• Work proficiently with computer programs Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and AssetPlanner.

Who should apply

• Four years of experience in the operation and repair of high-pressure boilers and heating equipment
  OR
• One year of experience as Stationary Engineer 2 in State service

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to test and analyze steam boilers and auxiliary equipment
• Strong leadership: instruct and supervise others, keep records, and write clear reports
• Capable of heavy manual labor and working under extreme temperature conditions
• In-depth knowledge of boiler law, fuels, materials, and tools for high-pressure boiler operations, safety, and controls
• Proficiency with computer programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, AssetPlanner)
• Familiarity with auxiliary equipment: feedwater pumps, air compressors, fuel oil pumps, steam distribution piping, heat recovery systems (economizers, flash tanks), condensate receivers, and transfer pumps

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Grant Grady at grant.grady@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 07188.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Supplemental information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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