DSHS Rainier Stationary Engineer 2 - Boiler Operator

About the role

The Maintenance and Operations Division (MOD) at Rainier School Habilitation Center in Buckley, Washington is hiring an experienced Boiler Operator (Stationary Engineer 2) on an on-call basis. During the initial six months or longer, the position is expected to work full-time in a temporary capacity to support onboarding and training, after which it transitions to on-call status with shifts scheduled as needed, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of a high-pressure steam plant with two steam-generating boilers
• Monitor, inspect, and repair gauges, valves, pumps, boilers, electronic controls, and safety equipment to maintain continuous operation of the steam-boiler system
• Operate and maintain auxiliary systems, including feed-water and condensate pumps, deaerators, air compressors, fuel systems, and emergency generators
• Troubleshoot and perform both minor and major repairs on boiler and HVAC systems
• Interpret schematics, drawings, and operating manuals to support proper operation and equipment upgrades
• Operate and adjust Cleaver-Brooks Boiler Management (HAWK) systems as needed
• Conduct equipment testing, water treatment, and blow-down procedures to ensure safe and compliant operations

Requirements

• Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of stationary or marine high-pressure boilers and heating systems
• OR Completion of an advanced Stationary Engineer course from an accredited vocational/technical school or community college, and two years of experience