State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Stationary Engineer (40 Hour) (8070FM)

$28.98-$37.52 Hourly / $2,318.01-$3,000.96 BiWeekly /
$60,500.00-$78,325.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks involved in the operation of a moderate or large sized heating or power plant or for working as a technical maintenance or repair expert on powerhouse, high pressure steam and allied facilities and equipment; may be in complete charge of a small heating plant.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Lead or Supervising Stationary Engineer or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead Boiler Tenders, Maintainers or individual workers as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Upon taking over a shift, receives operating instructions from outgoing shift engineer; 
  • Inspects boiler room gauges, indicators, charts and records of operation, and the actual operating of the boiler room mechanical equipment and boilers, and issues any necessary instructions to subordinate(s); 
  • Acts similarly in regard to generating equipment if any; 
  • Makes various periodic and special tests and checks of facilities and equipment, making necessary adjustments; 
  • Maintains and repairs mechanical equipment, including tightening loose bearings, packing glands, and bolts, replacing wearing rings, replacing and repacking condenser tubes, renewing gaskets, renewing valves and stuffing boxes, and renewing value parts; 
  • Inspects operation of, maintains and repairs generating equipment, ice machinery, hot water heaters, laundry equipment, pumps, fans, compressors, electronic equipment, and other miscellaneous mechanical service equipment; 
  • Makes or supervises the making of simple boiler water analyses and determines necessary treatment; 
  • Calculates and records operating data; 
  • Performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks; 
  • Adds water treatment chemicals to boilers; 
  • May assist in general building maintenance and repair; 
  • 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.
As engineer in charge of a heating plant and related minor utilities:
  • Performs and supervises maintenance and repair of boiler and boiler room equipment including feed pumps and fuel injectors or stokers; 
  • Supervises tending of boiler by others, issuing instructions, inspecting condition of equipment, and checking gauges and operation records; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of and ability to operate, maintain and repair boilers, generators and related mechanical equipment; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers or of significant auxiliary boiler room or power plant equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to 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 may be exposed to significant levels of dust, noise and heat; may be exposed to 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/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

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

EEO

(8)-Service Maintenance

SALARY INFORMATION

FM 17

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 Stationary Engineer (40 Hour) in Salary Group FM 17 approved effective July 15, 2022. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-162

EFFECTIVE DATE

10/02/2024
CLASS: 8070FM; EST: 6/29/1933; REV: 10/25/2024;