THE POSITION

The Stationary Engineer position is responsible for problem solving, promoting safety, and meeting a variety of maintenance needs. This position will also oversee installing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading systems and equipment. This role demands technical proficiency and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment and enhancing team productivity.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate for this Stationary Engineer position will have experience in the following:

• Building automated systems

• Computerized maintenance management systems for workorders

• Ordering parts and equipment

• Understanding of closed loop water treatment

• Fire, water, and life safety systems

• Welding

• Soldiering

• OSHA Compliance

Experience in a campus, building, or hotel maintenance setting is preferred.

Under general supervision installs, maintains, and repairs heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, electronic control and pneumatic systems, and performs maintenance and repair work on electrical, plumbing, and both low and high pressure boilers, and does general facility maintenance in a large building complex.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The job of Stationary Engineer differs from that of Senior Stationary Engineer in that the Stationary Engineer is a journey level position with no responsibility for supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Install, operate, repair, and develop preventative maintenance programs for heating, electronic controls, air conditioning, ventilating, pneumatic, and refrigeration systems.
• Maintain and repair plumbing, electrical, and high and low pressure boiler systems.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain pneumatic, electrical and electronic controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance on fire control system and on all mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Inspect and test equipment and systems as to operating efficiency by reading blueprints and performing on-site inspections.
• Record problems and perform necessary repairs.
• Report major problems to supervisor, verbally or in writing.
• Recommend changes to improve efficiency and economy and to conserve energy.
• Maintain boiler rooms, equipment rooms and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Repair or replace defective seating, doors and door hardware, locks, restroom fixtures and equipment, floors, walls, tile, chair carts, risers, etc.
• Use welding equipment to repair or fabricate equipment as needed.
• Keep daily log book and prepare other necessary reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles involved in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, electronic and pneumatic controls, plumbing and refrigeration systems, and the proper repair techniques for these systems.
• General building maintenance and repair, including plumbing, electrical, and minor carpentry and painting.
• Preventive maintenance chemicals and other materials used in boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and similar equipment.
• Current local building, plumbing, and electrical codes.
• Energy conservation products and techniques.

Ability to:

• Adjust and calibrate pneumatic, electric and electronic controls connected with air circulation systems.
• Use testing equipment for electronics, pneumatics, air-flow, speed, temperature, humidity, etc.
• Use welding equipment, small power tools such as saws, drills, grinders, etc., and hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, ratchet socket sets, etc., in a proper and safe manner.
• Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Read blueprints and electrical diagrams.
• Analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees and the general public.

Experience and Education:

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Three years of experience as a stationary engineer with responsibility for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, air conditioning, electrical, ventilating, high and low pressure boilers, and similar systems.

Education:

Ability to read and write English at a level necessary for efficient job performance.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

Special Qualifications:

• A valid California Class C Driver License is required for appointment to this classification, and must be maintained in order to continue employment in the classification. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy parts and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Must not be affected by heights.
• Must have normal hearing.
• Eyesight must be corrected to 20/20.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and to crawl into and work in small, closed-in spaces.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

P lease note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently , including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
  

• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  

• If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ).
  

• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
  

• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
  

• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
  

• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline . Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
  

• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
  

2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
  

• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.
  

3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Stationary Engineer examination.

4. Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
  

• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
  

• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
  

• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
  

• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
  

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 4/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

City of Sacramento