State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Lead Stationary Engineer (40 Hour) (7550FM)

$33.45-$42.83 Hourly / $2,675.45-$3,425.98 BiWeekly /
$69,829.00-$89,418.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for Stationary Engineers engaged in the operation, maintenance and repair of high pressure steam heating and power plants and auxiliary utilities in a moderate sized state institution or for acting as chief assistant or technician to a Supervising Stationary Engineer in a large state institution.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from a Supervising Stationary Engineer or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Leads Stationary Engineers, Boiler Tenders, Qualified Craft Workers, Maintainers and other staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Plans plant workflow and determines priorities;
  • Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work involved in the operation, maintenance and repair of heating, generating, hot water and refrigeration equipment and possibly such related or allied equipment as used in electrical distribution, laundry, fire fighting, and sewage disposal for the purpose of ensuring continuous operation;
  • Establishes and maintains plant procedures;
  • Provides staff training and assistance;
  • Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;
  • Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
  • Adds water treatment chemicals to boilers;
  • Performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks;
  • May make recommendations on policies or standards;
  • May prepare reports and correspondence;
  • May prepare budgets and make recommendations as to equipment purchases or contractual repairs;
  • May act as the Supervising Stationary Engineer in their absence;
  • May inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations;
  • May remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of and ability to operate, maintain, inspect and make running repairs to boiler and engine room, generating and related mechanical equipment;
  • Knowledge of and ability to maintain building utility equipment including power, light, water, steam and plumbing lines;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to utilize computer software;
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of steam heating and generating equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have included the independent performance of the full range of tasks involved in the operation, maintenance and repair of steam heating and generating equipment.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Stationary Engineer.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
  • A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Incumbents in this class may be exposed to significant levels of noise, dust, heat and risk of injury from equipment.
  • The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

(06)-SERVICE/MAINT (NP-2)

EEO

(8)-Service Maintenance

SALARY INFORMATION

FM 20

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Lead Stationary Engineer (40 Hour) in Salary Group FM 20 approved effective July 15, 2022. (Revised to update terminology, modernize format and add an Acknowledgement section). Final No. 23-319

EFFECTIVE DATE

12/18/2023
CLASS: 7550FM; EST: 10/21/1947; REV: 12/26/2023;