Salary: $30.11 - $34.91 Hourly
Location : Spokane County - Medical Lake, WA
Job Type: On-Call
Job Number: 2026-02964
Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: FTAA
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
DescriptionKeeping a boiler plant running safely takes experience.
Join the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Facilities, Technology, and Analytics Administration (FTAA), Maintenance and Operations Division as an on-call Stationary Engineer 2 supporting Eastern State Hospital and Lakeland Village in Medical Lake.
This is specialized boiler work-not general facility maintenance.
You'll operate, monitor, and maintain high- and low-pressure steam boilers, hydronic water heating boilers, and the equipment that supports them. The plants include six high-pressure steam boilers, two low-pressure steam boilers, two hydronic water heating boilers, and combustion control systems including Weishaupt, Siemens, Patterson-Kelley NURO, SCADA, and Metasys.
We encourage you to apply if you already understand the fundamentals of safely operating high-pressure boilers. This work requires trained judgment, knowledge of combustion, and experience with boiler and auxiliary equipment. You should be comfortable recognizing when something isn't operating correctly and knowing what action to take.
You'll also need hands-on operating ability.
That includes lighting off high-pressure boilers and multiple burners using manually operated equipment, bringing boilers online without relying on automatic control devices, paralleling them, transferring operation to loop controls, and placing the boiler into service.
The schedule starts differently than it continues.
You'll begin with approximately 1.5 to 2 months of full-time, paid training at 40 hours per week. After training, you'll move to an on-call schedule, filling in for permanent staff as needed. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. All interviews for this position are conducted in person.
Still reading? Here's what you'll do.
Some of What You'll Do- Operate and maintain high- and low-pressure steam boiler plants safely and efficiently.
- Monitor and repair boilers, gauges, valves, metering pumps, and electronic control and safety equipment.
- Operate auxiliary boiler equipment, including feedwater and condensate pumps, deaerators, air compressors, fuel oil pumps, and chemical treatment pumps.
- Troubleshoot boiler operations and combustion control systems, including Weishaupt, Siemens, Patterson-Kelley NURO, SCADA, and Metasys.
- Read schematics, drawings, and equipment manuals.
- Test boiler equipment and safety systems.
- Perform boiler-water and condensate treatment, cleaning, and blow-down operations.
- Respond to after-hours, weekend, and holiday boiler plant issues and notify the Plant Manager or designee when needed.
Who Should ApplyYou qualify through one of the following:
- Three years of experience operating, maintaining, and/or repairing 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 related experience
Or
- One year of Washington State service as a Stationary Engineer 1
Desired Skills & Abilities- A boiler license that qualifies you to operate high-pressure boilers.
- Knowledge of combustion principles.
- Experience operating high-pressure steam boilers and auxiliary equipment.
- Ability to manually light off high-pressure boilers and multiple burners, parallel boilers, transfer operation to loop controls, and place boilers into service.
- Strong understanding of safe high-pressure boiler operation and the fundamentals needed to recognize and respond to unsafe operating conditions.
- Ability to work from ladders and elevated platforms and in high-temperature environments.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from different backgrounds and with varying physical or sensory abilities.
- Ability to respond to emergent boiler plant issues after hours.
How to ApplyHit the green APPLY button and submit:
- Your resume.
- Your cover letter.
- Three professional references.
Questions? Email and reference job number 2026-02964.
The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental InformationPrior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, 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, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, 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 . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-.
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More than Just a Paycheck!Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance BenefitsEmployees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred CompensationState Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social SecurityAll state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan ForgivenessIf you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for
exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military LeaveWashington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional LeaveLeave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
