Stationary Engineer - Plant Operations

Riverside County, CA

$84K — $126K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid 500 HP Steam Engineer license at hire
  • 3 years experience in maintenance and operation of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems
  • Experience with high pressure boilers and auxiliary boiler room equipment
  • Knowledge of high pressure steam boilers and regulatory operation standards
  • Ability to detect malfunctions and repair various equipment

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain high-pressure steam boilers and auxiliary equipment
  • Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs as needed
  • Manage water flow and conduct chemical tests on boiler feed water
  • Maintain building automation systems alongside HVAC controls
  • Keep accurate logs of operations and maintenance activities
  • Respond to alarms and operate emergency systems
  • Utilize welding and other tools for repairs and fabrication

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available
  • Flexible Benefit Credit to offset insurance costs
  • Participation in CalPERS retirement plans with multiple tiers
  • Vacation accrual based on years of service, up to 160 hours annually
  • Unlimited sick leave accrual and 12 paid holidays annually
  • 5 days of bereavement leave with some paid by the county
  • Voluntary deferred compensation plan options available
Full Job Description
Salary : $84,969.41 - $126,460.67 Annually
Location : Moreno Valley
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-62751-02
Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Division: Plant Operations
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
A valid 500 HP Steam Engineer license is required at the time of hire.

The Riverside University Health System Center seeks candidates for a Stationary Engineer position with the Medical Center located in Moreno Valley.

Incumbents in this class are primarily assigned responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and repair of high-pressure steam boilers and auxiliary equipment, as well as other Central Plant equipment and controls. Incumbents in this class may also be assigned to operate, maintain, and repair a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment and systems throughout the facility, including heating, ventilating, and plumbing systems.

Ideal candidates will have experience working in a medical center's power plant, working with high-pressure boilers. They will have a solid understanding of basic maintenance duties and have experience taking readings from power plant equipment and responding accordingly.

Schedule:
First 3 months, Monday - Friday 7:00 am-3:00 pm. After first 3 months, rotating shifts:
swing 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm, graveyard 11:00 pm-7:00 am. Days off will vary.
Meet the Team!
Every day at Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff come together to improve lives across Riverside County. Our nationally recognized programs and specialized services thrive because of the diverse talents and commitment of our team members. No matter your background or skill set, you'll discover meaningful opportunities and a strong sense of purpose here.
To learn more about RUHS Medical Center, please visit
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Operates and maintains a steam boiler plant, including reading meters and gauges, operating electronic controls, performing preventive maintenance, and making emergency repairs as necessary.
• Operates, maintains and repairs feed water pumps and other auxiliaries and their electronic controls; adjusts fuel and air for efficient combustion and to meet regulatory requirements; operates propane secondary boiler fuel system.
• Regulates water flow; read meters and gauges for water level and steam pressure; performs chemical tests on water and operates chemical addition systems; maintains and repairs pipes, valves, air compressors, suction pumps, and their control systems.
• Operates building automation system, and in conjunction with Air Conditioning Mechanics operates, maintains and repairs heating and air conditioning controls and equipment, including fans, pumps, chillers, and heat exchangers and cooling towers.
• Performs repairs, tests and preventive maintenance on boilers, auxiliary equipment, electronic controls, electric motors, pneumatic controls, water treatment apparatus, and pumps.
• Operates and maintains a pneumatic tube system, with electronic, pneumatic and mechanical elements.
• Operates and maintains emergency generators, automatic transfer switches in electrical supply switches, and associated equipment.
• Keeps logs and other records of operations and maintenance performed.
• Responds to fire alarms and alarms announcing hazardous materials spills, infant abductions, and other events as assigned, and operates fire alarm system, fire sprinkler water booster pumps, and related control systems.
• Makes repairs and modifications on a variety of other equipment and facilities, including plumbing systems, electrical lines, dishwashers, steam cooking equipment, fans, doors, locks, and refrigerators.
• Uses arc and acetylene welding in repairing and fabricating metal parts; uses a variety of hand and power tools.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Three years of experience in the maintenance and operation of electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, or plumbing equipment and systems, which must have included high pressure boilers and auxiliary boiler room equipment.

Knowledge of: High pressure steam boilers and auxiliary equipment and regulations regarding their operation; the operation of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and electrical equipment and systems.

Ability to: Understand and work from plans, drawings, and specifications; follow oral and written instructions; Detect malfunctions and make necessary repairs to steam boiler and auxiliary equipment; repair a variety of electrical and mechanical appliances and auxiliary equipment; repair and maintain heating and ventilating equipment; Keep basic records.
Other Requirements

License: Possession of a valid Limited Steam Engineers license issued by a California local government agency must be obtained at the time of hire. Candidates who possess out- of -state Steam Engineer license shall obtain a Limited Steam Engineer license issued by a California local government agency at the time of hire.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
County of Riverside Human Resources Contact:

For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Jammie Smith, at or (951) 955-6965Please allow one-to-two business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
BENEFIT PROGRAM: UPE..
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
  • Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:
  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIF

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