Stationary Engineer 2 - Premium Pay

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: 13 days ago
Location: Cheney, WASHINGTON
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Working Title Stationary Engineer 2 - Premium Pay
Posting Number 2024003CP

Position Information


Classification Title Stationary Eng 2 - Prem Pay
Classification Code 4602K
RCW Exemption Criteria No Exemption
EWU Position Number C99903
CUPA Code No Match
FLSA Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit BU 1
% Full Time 100
Salary / Wage Range CS - 49GX
Salary Information
$62,304 – $72,204. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience and skills.
Anticipated Start Date As soon as possible
Term of Appointment 12 months per year
Location Cheney campus
County Spokane
Project Description
Project Duration
Background Check Yes - Both
Responsible HR User Kenlyn Mackey
Responsible HR User Email address [email protected]

Position Details


Job Summary
Eastern Washington University is currently seeking a Stationary Engineer 2 – Premium Pay. This position is open due to a promotion within our department.
  • This position is responsible for overall operation and maintenance of a high pressure heating plant consisting of one or more boilers up to 150 h.p. each or tending high pressure power boiler system consisting of two or more boilers over 150 h.p. each.
  • The successful candidate must be able to exercise independent judgment and decisions concerning operations and safety activities of the steam heating plant. Successful candidate will enforce safety regulations at all times and maintain safety precautions as appropriate.
  • In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction , a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023 .
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
  • This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
  • All new employees will comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
  • This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • This position requires a pre-placement physical and hearing test.
  • This is an open recruitment; a three day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment.
Physical Demands
If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Kenlyn Mackey at [email protected] .
Pre-Placement Physical Yes
Hearing Test Yes
Medical Monitoring Post Hire Yes
Protective Equipment
Ear, eye, face, hot work, respiratory, UV, protection; chemical apron, gloves, hard hat, tyvek coveralls, safety boots, welding gear.
University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must have NIULPE Second Class Stationary Engineers License or City of Spokane Stationary Engineer 2 License within 12 months of hire for continued employment.
  • Possession of a valid drivers license is required.
  • Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of stationary or marine high pressure boilers and heating systems OR
  • Journey level status as Steam Fitter/Pipe Fitter, Millwright or HVAC/R Tradesperson 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.
Other Skills and Abilities
  • Understanding of safe work practices
  • Knowledge of and ability to perform and manage effectively in a customer service based maintenance operation.
Work Schedule Type Alternate
Work Schedule
7:00am – 7:30pm OR 7:00pm – 7:30am. Scheduled for four (4) days on and four (4) days off.
Posting Date 03/05/2024
Open Until Further Notice Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin Immediately
Special Instructions to Applicants
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
  • Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. Please list at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
  • Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
  • Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process. Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
    • Application Types Accepted Application

    Job Duties


    % of Time 70
    Responsibility / Duty
    Responsibility in the operations of boilers or chillers and plant auxiliaries. Make rounds and inspect operating equipment as required.
    Diagnose system operating difficulties and causalities. Take preventative measure to minimize same. Inform the Assistant Director and the Stationary Engineer 4 of all encountered problems. Perform all related preventative and corrective maintenance tasks directed when on shift, or when assigned maintenance duties.
    Start and stop plant equipment as required to make independent judgment as to what equipment is to be operated for optimum efficiency.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 25
    Responsibility / Duty
    Perform boiler water/cooling tower chemical tests and confer with other Stationary Engineers 2’s and supervision about the results, make adjustments as determined.
    Monitor Cheney/Spokane campus via computer for proper operations. Answer phone, recorded messages: call out other trades as needed for “off hours” repairs and/or other emergencies
    Inspection of tunnel distribution system, maintenance and repair of tunnel/plant/Spokane Center equipment, boilers, chillers and auxiliary systems.
    Reports emergency situations and equipment deficiencies when they occur. Follows university policies and department procedures and practices
    Essential Function Indicator Yes
    % of Time 5
    Responsibility / Duty
    May be assigned specific responsibilities and duties pertaining to plant equipment and maintenance. Monitor key box and reports keys that are out after hours to responsible supervisor.
    May be assigned team leader as individuals/teams are encouraged to continually learn/think and contribute ideas on how to improve processes that affect them. This team viewpoint is required to successfully coordinate plant operations to meet the goals of the department and the university
    Operates University vehicle and possesses Washington State Driver’s License
    Perform other duties as required.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes

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