STATIONARY ENGINEER

Job Description and Duties

The Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan, Plant Operations Department, is accepting applications for the Stationary Engineer, Permanent/Full Time positions.

Under the direction of the Chief Engineer II or Utility Shop Supervisor, the Stationary Engineer job duties include but are not limited to:

• Operates, maintains, and repairs boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, apprentices, and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water;
• Operates, repairs and maintains refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves, and float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperatures;
• Operates, maintains and repairs air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control;
• Operates, repairs and maintains water filters, softeners, piping and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks and toilet bowls, supply lines and water lines;
• Operates, repairs and maintains all types of motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors and fans;
• Repairs and maintains single-phase and multi-phase electrical circuits up to 550 volts;
• Repairs and maintains electrical transformers, motors, controls, machinery fixtures, appliances and elevators;
• Repairs and maintains electronic systems such as clocks, closed circuit television, automatic alarm systems, security systems, energy management systems, equal potential grounding and automatic power transfers;
• Calibrates control systems for air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation systems, including air balance, humidistat and solid state electronic motor control amplifiers;
• Operates, maintains and repairs water and sewage systems, laundry, bakery and culinary equipment;
• Inspects and trouble shoots electrical and mechanical systems and equipment to identify repairs needed;
• Performs minor building maintenance and repair;
• Plans layouts and estimates costs of electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems;
• Requisitions parts, supplies and equipment;
• Calculates systems requirements to provide estimates for modification or replacement of systems;
• Led and trains subordinate and less senior personnel, and advises them of unusual problems, procedures, and practices.

Scheduled Work Hours

The AM Shift is Tuesday-Saturday: (Tues-Fri 7:30am-4:15pm; Sat 6:30am-3:15pm)

The PM Shift is Monday-Friday 5:00pm-1:30am

Eligibility Examination

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken.

If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

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Working Conditions

The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital. Further inquiries may be directed to the hiring manager during the onsite interview.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Benefits

Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. Benefits information may be obtained by going to California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.

In addition, you can look forward to:

• Free parking
• Free onsite gym
• Free onsite electric vehicle chargers
• Rideshare Resources
• Convenient to public transportation
• Located near major freeway access
• Multiple eateries within walking distance

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Selection Services Unit
(562) 521-1814
MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact
(562) 455-4147
Yesenia.Mazariegos@dsh.ca.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.