DSHS FTAA Stationary Engineer 2

Salary: $62,880 – $72,900 annually. Location: King County – Shoreline, WA. Job Type: Full Time – Permanent. Job Number: 2026-02464. Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services, Division: FTAA. Opening Date: 10/12/2026. Closing Date: 10/19/2026, 11:59 PM Pacific. The high end of the salary range (Step M) is typically a longevity step.

About the role

Our Maintenance and Operations Division is looking to add an experienced Boiler Operator (Stationary Engineer 2) to join our team of dedicated professionals in Shoreline, WA. As a Stationary Engineer 2, you'll perform skilled engineering and repair work related to boiler and HVAC operations. This role is essential for maintaining a safe, comfortable, and efficient environment for our residents and staff. This is not a general engineering role—this is for hands-on operators of steam generators (also known as steam boilers, marine boilers, or hydronic heating boilers). You'll be working directly with high-pressure steam systems, utilizing advanced combustion control systems such as Cleaver-Brooks HAWK, Allen Bradley, Fireye, Metasys, and similar platforms. If you have a passion for the practical side of engineering—keeping critical systems running safely and efficiently—this is your calling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of a high-pressure steam plant with two high-pressure steam boilers (natural gas with #2 diesel backup)
• Operate, monitor, and repair gauges, valves, metering pumps, boilers, electronic controls, and safety equipment for continuous operation
• Work with auxiliary systems: feedwater pumps, condensate pumps, deaerators, air compressors, fuel oil pumps, chemical treatment pumps, pneumatic and hand tools, and emergency generator
• Inspect, monitor and repair internal mechanical heating rooms in individual buildings; repair steam infrastructure across 68-acre campus
• With HVAC systems, knowledge of work and repair for DOAS systems and Citygate and Samsung VRF systems
• Troubleshoot and make both major and minor adjustments to boiler and HVAC equipment
• Interpret schematics, drawings, and manuals for equipment operation and upgrades
• Operate and adjust combustion management systems (Cleaver-Brooks HAWK, Allen Bradley, Fireye, Metasys, etc.)
• Test boiler room equipment for safety, perform chemical treatment and cleaning of boiler water, condensate, and lubricate mechanical room equipment
• Conduct blow-down operations as needed for safe operation
• Respond to after-hours and weekend incidents as the on-site maintenance expert, evaluating situations and providing updates to the Facilities Manager or designee

Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following pathways:

• Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of stationary (or marine) high-pressure boilers and heating systems.
• Certificate of completion of an advanced Stationary Engineer course from an accredited vocational/technical school or community college and two years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of stationary (or marine) high-pressure boilers and heating systems.
• One year of State service as a [title not fully specified in source].
• Approved HVAC journeyman license, approved and complete apprentice program, or 4 years of work with an HVAC company in the repair, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of a variable refrigerant flow system and a dedicated outside air system.

Desired skills & abilities

• Comfortable working from ladders or elevated platforms in high-temperature environments
• Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Able to work respectfully and sensitively with individuals with limited sensory/physical abilities and diverse staff
• Ready to respond to emergent facility maintenance issues after hours

Pay

$62,880 – $72,900 annually. The high end of the salary range (Step M) is typically a longevity step.

Schedule

Full Time – Permanent. Requires availability to respond to after-hours and weekend incidents as the on-site maintenance expert.

Benefits

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. The following describes typical benefits available for full-time employees expected to work more than six months (actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work):

• Insurance: Medical (including vision), dental, and basic life insurance. Multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums offering coverage throughout the state. Medical flexible spending account (tax-deferred dollars for health care expenses). Basic life and long-term disability insurance with option to purchase additional coverage. Dependent care assistance (pre-tax dollars for child or elder care). Optional auto, boat, home, and renter insurance via payroll deduction. Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement: Membership in Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Choice of two employer-contributed retirement programs. Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) — supplemental retirement savings (similar to an IRA) with control over pre-tax salary deferral amount and multiple investment options.
• Social Security: All state employees covered by federal Social Security and Medicare; state and employee pay equal amounts.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible for student loan forgiveness under PSLF Program if qualifying criteria met.
• Holidays: Paid holidays plus one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Certain union members may receive additional personal leave days per Collective Bargaining Agreements. Full-time employees qualify for holiday compensation if employed before the holiday and in pay status for at least 80 non-overtime hours during the month of the holiday (or entire work shift preceding the holiday). Part-time employees qualify on a pro-rata basis.
• Sick Leave: Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month. Overtime-eligible employees in pay status less than 80 hours/month earn proportionate accrual. Overtime-exempt employees in pay status less than 80 hours/month do not earn monthly accrual. Part-time employees accrue proportionally.
• Vacation (Annual Leave): Full-time employees accrue at rates specified in applicable collective bargaining agreement. Full-time employees in pay status less than 80 non-overtime hours in a month do not earn monthly accrual. Part-time employees accrue on a pro-rata basis per applicable CBA.

Supplemental information

• Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted; results considered in determining suitability and competence.
• This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
• Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license; those driving a privately owned vehicle must have liability insurance on that vehicle.

Contact

Questions about this opportunity? Contact Saleen Hernandez and reference project number 02464.