Stationary Engineer 1 & 2

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
June 15, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
602J-YY_CS_NPS - Stationary Engineer 1, 602K-YY_CS_NPS - Stationary Engineer 2

Business Title:
Stationary Engineer 1 & 2

Employee Type:
Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As a Stationary Engineer in Washington State University, under general supervision, you will be expected to perform a variety of duties in support of the Facilities Services Steam Plants. You will participate in the operation, maintenance, and repair of all equipment and systems to include: high pressure boilers, electrical generators, water treatment equipment/systems, condensate distribution equipment, pumps, air compressors, steam line operating components, and computer controlled operations of plant systems.

About Facilities Services (WSU Pullman):

Facilities Services' primary mission is the stewardship, maintenance, and operations of the campus buildings, grounds, and utilities on the Pullman campus. We aspire to be the service provider of choice and the employer of choice. We believe in developing solutions of lasting value through robust dialogue and collaboration with our campus partners and industry. Our staff of skilled trades-people, custodians, architects, engineers, interior designers, and support staff strive to demonstrate our commitment to integrity and professionalism.

Working at WSU:

As one of the nation's top public research institutions, Washington State University (WSU) conducts research that improves the lives of people in Washington, the United States, and across the globe. When you make the choice to join WSU, you are joining a community committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others. You will join a team of faculty and staff dedicated to bringing the world the next generation of innovators, leaders, health care providers, and citizens.

The university offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees including health care and dental care options, retirement plans, long-term disability insurance, paid time off, professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. In addition, eligible employees may apply for a tuition waiver for many academic classes offered on campus. For more information about the benefits and programs available to WSU employees, follow Employee Types and Benefits.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary:

Stationary Engineer 1: $4,632.00 to $5,370.00 | Range 46G (Steps G - M)

Stationary Engineer 2: $5,117.00 to $5,929.00 | Range 50G (Steps G - M)

Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Incentive:

To support WSU's ability to attract talent in a competitive job market, this recruitment has been approved for a hiring incentive payment of up to $2,500.00. More information regarding the hiring incentive payment program can be located on the HRS website: Hiring Incentive - Human Resource Services, Washington State University (wsu.edu).

This recruitment is approved for a referral incentive for eligible WSU employees. For instructions to complete this process and eligibility visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/employees/benefits/employees-benefits-total-compensation-package/hiring-incentive/

Required Qualifications:

Stationary Engineer 1:

• Two years of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of stationary or marine high-pressure boilers and heating systems OR certificate of completion of an Advanced Stationary Engineer course from an accredited vocational/technical school or community college AND one year of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of stationary or marine high-pressure boilers and heating systems OR equivalent education/experience.
  
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year, a Boiler Operator, Second Class from the City of Spokane, the National Institute of Uniform Licensing Engineers or other departmental approved agency.
  

Stationary Engineer 2:

• Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of stationary or marine high pressure boilers and heating systems OR 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 OR one year of State service as a Stationary Engineer 1 OR equivalent education/experience.
  
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 6 months, a Boiler Operator, First Class from the City of Spokane, the National Institute of Uniform Licensing Engineers or other departmental approved agency.
  
• First Aid, CPR, and AED training are required annually.
  
• Ability to respond to worksite on a 24-hour basis.
  

For All Applicants:

• Must be able to work a rotating shift as necessary based on Plant operational needs.
  
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

Stationary Engineer 1:

• Water treatment certification, man-lift training and certification, and fork-lift training and certification.
  

Stationary Engineer 2:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering education and/or degree.
  

For All Applicants:

• Experience within the last 5 years as a high pressure steam boiler operator in a steam plant utilizing a computer operated, distributed control system.
  
• Recent experience operating 1MW or larger gas or diesel-fired electrical generators.
  

Area/College: Facilities Services

Department Name: Facilities Services, Operations

Location: Pullman, WA 99164

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume

External candidates, upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/

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Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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