Introduction
Do you have 3 years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers or of significant auxiliary boiler room/power plant equipment? If so, we invite you to read more about this opportunity to become a Stationary Engineer!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – Southbury Training School – is currently recruiting for one (1) full-time 2nd shift Stationary Engineer positions located in Southbury, CT.
Position Highlights:
PCN 16856
- Full-time | 2nd Shift
- Week 1: Wednesday & Thursday 2:10 pm - 10:30 pm
- Regular Days Off: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
- Week 2: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 2:10 pm - 10:30 pm
- However, work schedule flexibility is required to meet the needs of the agency.
What we can offer you:
- View our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
- A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
- The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
- The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
In your role as a Stationary Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:
- Inspect 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);
- Make various periodic and special tests and checks of facilities and equipment, making necessary adjustments;
- Maintain and repair mechanical equipment, including tightening loose bearings, packing glands, and bolts, replace wearing rings, replace and repack condenser tubes, renew gaskets, renew valves and stuffing boxes and renew value parts;
- Inspect operation of, maintain and repair generating equipment, ice machinery, hot water heaters, laundry equipment, pumps, fans, compressors, electronic equipment and other miscellaneous mechanical service equipment;
- Make or supervise the making of simple boiler water analyses and determine necessary treatment;
- Calculate and record operating data;
- Related duties as required;
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Department of Developmental Services is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.
Selection Plan
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- In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
- The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.
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- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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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.
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; may assist in general building maintenance and repair; performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks; adds water treatment chemicals to boilers; 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; some interpersonal skills; some 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
1. 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.
2. A physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Incumbents may be exposed to significant levels of dust, noise and heat; may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment.
2. 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.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.