Stationary Engineer; Internal

Stationary Engineer (Internal Only)

Salary: $78,926.88 - $ Annually

Location:

Peralta CCD District Office - Oakland, CA

Job Type: Full Time Classified

Job Number:

Division:
Human Resources

Closing Date: 9/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general supervision, the Stationary Engineer performs journey level work in operating, maintaining, and repairing heating ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, pool equipment, electrical, door hardware and lock, keying systems. Maintains and repairs other allied building equipment. This class differs from the Senior Stationary Engineer in that the latter supervises the former.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Inspects, adjusts, repairs, installs, services, tests, and maintains lighting, power, and communication/control systems, transformers, motors, appliances, transformers, controls (up to 480 volts), including data sensing and transmission cabling that may involve pneumatics and instruments, and direct digital controls. Operates high and low pressure boilers, tests water and adds chemicals. Wires new and altered buildings. Assembles, tests, and installs lighting fixtures. Inspects, adjusts, repairs, tests, and services heating and air conditioning unit heaters, chillers and compressors.

Activities may include adding refrigerant and oil, replacing valves, fans, gaskets, filters and belts. Lubricates equipment. Uses various testing devices to locate trouble and makes necessary adjustments. Installs switches, gauges, thermostats, valves, tubing, and other parts as needed. Inspects, services, and repairs kitchen and refrigeration equipment. Checks elevator functions. Inspects and repairs fire and sprinkler alarm system(s), electric clock system, lighting control system, security access systems and emergency telephone system(s).

Maintains locks and door hardware as required. Re-keys and records key system revisions. Operates and maintains diesel-powered equipment. Performs welding and brazing. Occasionally orders parts under the direction of the Assistant Chief Stationary Engineer. Updates equipment and maintenance logs. Maintains and installs fiber optic and other data cable systems. May maintain and repair parking ticket machines, as needed. Reads and interprets blueprints.

Performs all of the essential functions of the Utility Engineer as needed.

Four (4) years of verifiable journey-level experience in the repair and servicing of heating and air conditioning equipment OR completion of a State approved Stationary Engineer Apprenticeship Program OR any combination of qualifying training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Must have a current valid California Department of Motor Vehicle's Driver's License and be insurable under Peralta Community College District's current automobile insurance policy.

Possession of the current valid Universal Technician Certificate as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F is required for the Stationary Engineer, Assistant Chief Stationary Engineer, and Chief Stationary Engineer. (Possession of the current valid Universal Technician Certificate is a condition of employment that must be met to obtain permanent status.) Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Possession of any or all of the following certificates:
Blood Borne Pathogen Training Certificate. Indoor Air Quality Certificate. Basic Hazardous Materials Awareness Certificate. Lead Paint Awareness Certificate.

Knowledge of:
General knowledge of applicable laws regulating the safe operating and repair practices for building mechanical systems including building codes, construction standards, environmental agency requirements and life safety standards. Knowledge of principles governing the safe operation and maintenance of building mechanical, life safety and locking systems. Knowledge of boiler systems and heating, lighting, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, refrigeration, and other mechanical equipment, and the methods, tools, materials and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of such equipment.

Knowledge of applicable laws regulating the safe operating and repair practices for building mechanical systems including building…