DSHS FTAA Stationary Engineer

Overview

Our Maintenance and Operations Division at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center in Shoreline, WA is hiring an experienced Boiler Operator (Stationary Engineer
2). This role focuses on operating and maintaining high‑pressure steam boilers, HVAC systems, and related auxiliary equipment to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for residents and staff.

• Ensure 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 such as feedwater pumps, condensate pumps, deaerators, air compressors, fuel oil pumps, chemical treatment pumps, pneumatic tools, and emergency generator.
• Inspect, monitor, and repair internal mechanical heating rooms in individual buildings.
• Repair steam infrastructure across a 68‑acre campus.
• Assist with HVAC work, including DOAS systems and Citygate/Samsung VRF systems.
• Troubleshoot and make 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 such as Cleaver‑Brooks HAWK, Allen Bradley, Fireye, and Metasys.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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 an approved HVAC journeyman license, approved and complete apprentice program, or four 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.

Contact Saleen Hernandez nandez.gov and reference project number 00077.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, equal pay or genetic information.

Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter at (360) 725‑5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 1‑800‑833‑6384.

Washington State offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, and basic life insurance, employee flexible spending accounts, retirement plans through the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), and additional life and long‑term disability coverage. Employees and families may also participate in the Deferred Compensation Program, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, and receive paid holidays, personal holidays, and various leave options.

For detailed benefits information, please visit the State HR website.