Salary: $6,302.00 - $7,309.00 Monthly
Location : Snohomish County - Monroe, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: Prisons - MCC
Opening Date: 04/25/2025

Description
Stationary Engineer 3

SALARY: $6302.00 - $7309.00 Monthly

OPENING DATE: 4/25/2025

CLOSING DATE:
**This recruitment will remain open continuously until the position is filled.

DESCRIPTION:

STATIONARY ENGINEER 3
MONROE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX (MCC)
Monroe, WA
Full Time - Permanent

On-Call Options

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual(s) for the position of Stationary Engineer 3 at Monroe Correctional Complex an adult correctional facility. This position performs overall monitoring, operating, maintaining and repairing of the steam generation, distribution and emergency power systems. Position makes operational decisions to ensure continuous, uninterrupted generation of steam and emergency electrical power for the entire MCC complex in support of the Department of Corrections' Mission.
Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC) is a 1500 bed male all-custody level facility located 30 miles northeast of Seattle. Employing approximately 1200 staff, the complex consists of five major units; the Washington State Reformatory Unit (WSRU), Sky River Treatment Center (SRTC), a large mental health inpatient treatment unit, Twin Rivers Unit (TRU), Intensive Management Unit (IMU), and the Minimum Security Unit (MSU). Services provided at MCC include custody and security, classification, education, incarcerated individuals treatments, food service, maintenance, personnel, recreation, volunteer services, religious services, library services, incarcerated individuals records, visiting and extended family visiting.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
**Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Duties

DUTIES:
At the Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC) under the direction of the Chief Engineer, the Stationary Engineer 3 performs the overall monitoring, operating, maintaining and repairing of the steam distribution and emergency power systems and for making operational decisions to ensure continuous, uninterrupted generation of steam and emergency electrical power

The MCC Power House is a 24/7/365 operation. The Stationary Engineer 3 duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitoring, operation, maintenance and repair of three high pressure natural gas boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Operation, maintenance, repair of the facilities Emergency Power Generation systems feeding three prisons and the WSRU inmate hospital.
• Operation, maintenance, repair of propane backup fuel system.
• Operation, maintenance, repair of three (3) 30 horsepower rotary screw air compressors and miscellaneous associated/auxiliary equipment.
• Operation, maintenance, repair, testing and adjustment of plants boiler water feed including chemical injection stations, condensate, make up and water softening.
• Perform and maintain proficiency in casualty control procedures for all power plant equipment systems.
• Monitor and log various steam plant readings as required and/or report plant problems as necessary.
• Oversee contracted maintenance and/or repairs.
• Utilizing computer interface: control, monitor plant boiler control system for the efficient and safe operation of the plant.
• As required take manual control of or bypass and control systems directly.
• Perform watch standing operations
• Distribute steam to institutions. Monitor distribution system and returns for problems.
• Maintenance and repair of package boiler(s), heating and recovery water system.
• Use research materials, such as, blueprints, schematic drawings, technical manuals, and operation and maintenance material, to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair all plant equipment, systems and instrumentation.

Perform watch standing operations, maintain the plants data collection/recording systems. Receive and transfer fuel to various plant equipment. Supervise inmate workers as needed.

• Follow all safety procedures/policies.
• Direct and supervise, and/or perform:

1. The preparation of pressure vessels for inspection by the Department of Labor and Industries Inspectors.
2. Preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
3. Calibration and/or repair of miscellaneous control system devices.
4. Maintain, repair and installation of piping systems and related components.
5. Maintenance, repair, upkeep of plant building, equipment and grounds.
6. Soldering, brazing and welding operations necessary for repairs on existing equipment, systems or installation of new systems/equipment.
7. Communicate operation and maintenance issues and recommend corrective action including repairs, alterations and additions to existing systems, building and grounds.
8. Order parts and supplies.
9. Monitor and record weather data.
10. Monitor and notify the Public Utility District of problems with utility power to plant.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required qualifications:

• High School graduate or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Three years of applicable work experience, or two years of experience and completion of recognized vocational training course in the operation, maintenance and repair of stationary or marine high-pressure boilers and heating systems

OR:

• One year of state service as a Stationary Engineer 2

AND:

• Familiarity with current safety procedures and standards
• Ability to use sound judgment, demonstrate problem solving on difficult maintenance and project problems
• Understand and interpret written and oral directions, specifications and plans
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, documents and specifications

Desired:

• Certificate of completion of an advanced Stationary Engineer course from an accredited vocational/technical school or community college.
• Experience in operation and maintenance of motors, pumps, air compressors.
• Knowledge of pipe fitting and repair.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience working in a correctional setting.

Supplemental Information

What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email [email protected] or call (360) 794-2716. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Veterans Preference Points Qualification
In order to be eligible to receive Veterans Preference Points, as noted in the Agency Wide Questions, you will need to attach a legible copy of your DD214 to your application OR email a copy to [email protected], by close of the job posting. If this information is not received by the closing date - no additional points will be applied to your final examination score.

The mission of DOC is 'to improve public safety'.

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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 Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordab