Stationary Engineer

Salary: $56,417.76 - $92,874.24 Annually
Location : City of Spokane, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 604-2024
Department: Varies
Opening Date: 01/01/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
CLASS SUMMARY
Performs lead and skilled work in the operation and maintenance of high pressure stationary steam and refrigeration equipment.
EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans, assigns and supervises the operating and maintenance schedules for high pressure boilers, refrigeration systems, compressors, air conditioning, odor control, biofilters, methane systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Performs more difficult or dangerous work such as locating and repairing pressure or methane gas leaks.
• Makes periodic inspections of machinery and equipment, diagnoses trouble, directs or effects repair, checks work performed.
• Supervises overhaul of boilers, refrigerants, compressors, cooling tower, pumps and motors.
• Maintains facility in good condition which includes various building repairs and pump station HVAC.
• Instructs employees in occupational hazards and safety precautions; trains new employees in duties.
• Purchases supplies as needed.
• Analyzes records on energy consumption. Suggests equipment usages or changes that may reduce energy consumption.
• Performs regulated combustion analysis and monitoring on boilers.
• Advises department head on contract service engineering work; schedules and supervises contract services for engineering maintenance.
• Analyzes water chemistry for boilers, cooling towers, condensate and closed loop system.
• Performs research for development ideas related to facility operations and safety improvement.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Open Entry Requirements:
(Open-entry applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.)

• Experience: Completion of two years experience in the operation and maintenance of large high pressure heating plants with some experience or training on refrigerating plants or HVAC equipment, and at least one year experience as a boiler operator in a high pressure plant.
• Substitution: Course work at an accredited college in air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating or related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to one year of the required experience. (45 quarter or 30 semester credit hours equal one year of education.)
• License & Certifications:
  • Possession of a valid driver's license.
  • Applicants must obtain a second class boiler operator's license by the City of Spokane prior to employment.
  • Incumbent must obtain a first class boiler operator's license within six months of hire date.

Promotional Requirements:
(Current classified employees who meet the open entry requirements may apply on a promotional basis.)
EXAMINATION DETAILS
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.
Upon request, at time of application, City of Spokane will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.
The examination will consist of a multiple-choice test, with weights assigned as follows:

• Multiple-choice Test 100%

EXAMINATION DETAILS:This is an online examination and will require a computer.If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided.
Multiple-choice examination links with instructions will be emailed out via a link from City of Spokane (info@governmentjobs.com) upon review of the applicant's minimum qualifications. Once you receive the link, the testing window is Thursday, 12:00 AM to the following Tuesday at 11:59 PM.
NOTE: You may begin the exam at any time during the test period; however, once you begin, you will have 2 hours to complete the examination. You may take the exam only onceduring the open recruitment period.
The examination may include such subjects as:

• Safety
• Technical Knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.
INSURANCE BENEFITS
Eligibility: Coverage begins for new hires and their dependents on the first day of the month following 30 consecutive days of employment.
Eligible Dependents: Spouse or Domestic Partner, birth, adopted children or children placed for adoption, Domestic Partner's children, step-children who live with employee, and any child for whom employee is legal guardian or for whom coverage is required by a Qualified Medical Support Order. Adult children under age 26 are eligible.
Medical
Qualified employees may select from two health carrier options; a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) administered by Kaiser Permanente or a Preferred Provider Option (PPO) administered by Premera Blue Cross. The monthly premium varies dependent upon plan and coverage level selected.
Vision
Vision coverage is included in the medical plan selected. Costs for eye exams and hardware; lenses, frames or contacts varies depending on the medical plan selected.
Dental
Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental of Washington. The City pays the monthly premium in full for employee and eligible dependents.
Life Insurance - Employee Only
Basic Term Life Insurance is provided at one-and-a-half times the employee's annual base salary to a maximum of $150,000. The City pays the monthly premium in full.
Life Insurance - Eligible Dependent(s)
Basic Term Life Insurance is provided at $5,000 for spouse/domestic partner and $2,000 for each child. The City pays the monthly premium in full.
Flexible Spending Account
The City offers two optional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA. The Health Care FSA allows an employee to use pre-tax dollars to receive reimbursement for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses. The Dependent Care FSA allows an employee to receive reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for dependent children up to age 13 and other eligible dependents as defined by IRS Code.
AFLAC
Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay benefits that major medical insurance does not cover. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium.
AudioNet Hearing Aid Benefit
AudioNet Hearing Aid Benefit is optional. The City of Spokane has partnered with AudioNet America to offer a discounted Hearing Aid Program with fixed out-of-pocket costs.
LegalShield/ID Shield
Prepaid legal services and/or prepaid identity theft programs are optional. These programs pay for a limited number of documents to be reviewed, limited trial defense representation, the preparation of a standard will, identity theft consultation, restoration and monitoring according to terms of contract.
Pet Insurance
Get cash back on the everyday care your pet needs to stay healthy! Nationwide/Voluntary Pet Insurance is an optional plan in which City of Spokane Employees can enroll.
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance is optional and is provided through The Standard Insurance Company and is subject to application review and approval. Additional coverage up to $300,000 is available for employees and their spouse/domestic partner. Dependent children can be insured for up to $10,000 each. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium.
Continued Medical/Dental Insurance
Employees separating from City service have the option to continue medical and/or dental insurance benefits in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium in addition to a small monthly administrative fee.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Spokane Employees' Retirement System
The Spokane Employees' Retirement System (SERS) is a defined benefit pension plan covering non-uniformed employees whose positions are classified under the Civil Service Merit System. As a participant you contribute 10.25% of your salary toward your retirement. Contributions and earnings are tax deferred. The City also contributes 10.25% of your salary toward your retirement. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2015 become vested (eligible for a monthly benefit at retirement age) at seven years of service.
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment in the City-sponsored 457 Deferred Compensation Plan administered by MissionSquare Retirement allows participants, on a voluntary basis, to defer a portion of their salary on a before or after tax basis. Contributions and associated earnings contributed on a before tax basis are eligible to receive City matching contributions and are tax deferred (not taxed until taken out). You can also choose to participate in the 457 Roth (after tax) contribution option. You may enroll in the 457 plan or change your contribution at any time. Minimum contribution is $15 per paycheck up to and is subject to the IRS annual limitations. The City will match employee contributions up to $120/month.
PAID TIME OFF
Official Holidays
The City observes seven official holidays as paid. An official holiday that falls on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. An official holiday that falls on a Sunday will be observed on the Monday immediately following. The City observes Martin Luther King Jr's birthday but has not declared that day as an official holiday. For this reason, employees hired before the third Monday of January receive an additional eight hours of floating holiday time to be used in accordance with Local 270 Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions.
Floating (Personal) Holidays
Up to 48 hours administered throughout the year. Floating holiday hours may not be carried over into the next year and any unused hours will not be paid at termination.
Vacation Leave
Employees must be in paid status for 80% of that pay period to accrue vacation leave. The amount of vacation earned depends on the employee's length of service - from 12 days per year for a new employee to 27 days per year after 20 years of employment. Unused vacation hours carry over each year.
Sick Leave
Sick leave accrues at a rate of six (6) hours per biweekly pay period. Employees must be in paid status for 80% of that pay period to accrue sick leave. There is no maximum accumulation and unused sick leave hours carry over each year.
Other Leaves
The City also provides several other paid and unpaid leaves, such as: bereavement leave, Family and Medical Leave, maternity leave, jury duty, and military duty leave.
WORK/LIFE PROGRAMS
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a referral and counseling service administered by Deer Oaks. It provides a myriad of services to employees and their household members. Services include receiving confidential assistance for personal issues, such as managing stress, depression, parenting, alcohol/drugs, grief, etc. Each household member is eligible to receive up to eight counseling sessions per issue per year at no charge. There is also a benefit relating financial or legal concerns in addition to Worklife/Convenience services and online tools.
Employer Sponsored Bus Pass (ESBP) Program
The City of Spokane encourages employees to use alternatives to driving alone to work and participates in the ESBP Program offered by Spokane Transit Authority (STA). The program provides a bus pass for unlimited rides free of charge.
Revised March 15, 2022
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you currently a classified employee of the City of Spokane?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of large high pressure heating plants with some experience or training on refrigerating plants or HVAC equipment?

• Yes
• No

04
In which roles/jobs did you gain the experience from question #3? NOTE: This should be reflected on your application in the Work History section, however responses such as "see application" will not be accepted.
05
Do you have one year of experience as a boiler operator in a high pressure plant?

• Yes
• No

06
in which roles/jobs did you gain the experience from question #5?NOTE: This should be reflected on your application in the Work History section, however responses such as "see application" will not be accepted.
07
If you answered no to either question 2 or 3, which best describes your coursework at an accredited college in air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating or related field?

• No relevant coursework.
• Less than 6 months of relevant coursework.
• Less than 6 months, but less than 1 year of relevant coursework.
• At least 1 year of relevant coursework.

08
Do you have the ability to obtain a City of Spokane second-class boiler operator's license prior to employment?

• Yes
• No
• I already have this license.

Required Question