What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stationary Engineer position at County of Santa Clara CA?
Salary : $120,995.68 - $147,068.48 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type : Full-Time / Part-Time
Job Number : 24-N96-C
Department : County-Wide Recruitment
Opening Date : 01 / 29 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit : 03
Description
Under supervision, to operate, repair, and maintain building systems, including making general repairs to a variety of plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, and other equipment.
Typical Tasks
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
- Watches boiler room to regulate boilers; observes meters and gauges to determine operating condition of equipment; checks for water, gas, and combustible air leaks;
- Cleans, paints, lubricates, services, and performs minor adjustments / repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment;
- Uses blueprints, diagrams, schematic drawings, and maintenance manuals to locate and eliminate sources of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical problems;
- Inspects and checks sterilizers, oxygen equipment, and other hospital equipment;
- Repairs other equipment, such as HVAC, electrical, or plumbing;
- Monitors air conditioning, heating, ventilation, airflow, and pneumatic tube systems and initiates corrective action, as necessary;
- Cleans boiler rooms, boilers, and other equipment;
- Checks, maintains, repairs, and operates emergency generators;
- Services and operates water softeners;
- Monitors service call / work order systems, prioritizes work, and dispatches appropriate service personnel;
- Maintains appropriate records accurately and makes reports;
- Keeps lead or supervisor informed as to status of assignments, emergency and safety situations, and other matters that may affect operation of boilers;
- Operates, maintains, and assists with overhauls of cooling systems and water towers;
- Overhauls and repairs pumps;
- Performs safety checks on boilers and other equipment;
- Conducts tests of water, analyzes water samples, and applies treatment as tests indicate;
- Notifies department heads, nursing supervisors, and other staff of power interruptions;
- Recommends more complex repairs be performed by other appropriate County staff or contractors;
- Assists in training less experienced workers;
- May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required
- Performs other related duties, as required.
Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities :
Training and Experience Note : The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to high school graduation,
Four (4) years of experience in performing maintenance, troubleshooting, service, and repair of hot water and low and high pressure steam boilers and other equipment.
Special Requirements
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
Physical Requirements
The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more
The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.
In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.
Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.
Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.
Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial / legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.
Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.
Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.
NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.
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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete.
Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer :
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start / end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performed
Do you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question?
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
How many years of experience do you possess in performing maintenance, troubleshooting, service, and repair of hot water and low and high pressure steam boilers and other equipment?
Describe your experience in performing maintenance, troubleshooting, service, and repair of hot water and low and high pressure steam boilers and other equipment.
Include in your response :
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start / end dates of employment (Month / Year)
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performed
If no experience, please type N / A.
Please select from the following emergency power systems you have experience working with :
If "Other" was selected above, please provide the name of the power system(s) you have experience working with. If none, type N / A.
Describe your experience with the emergency power system(s) selected above.
Include in your response :
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start / end dates of employment (Month / Year)
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performed
If no experience, please type N / A.
Please select from the following building systems you have experience working with :
If "Other" was selected above, please provide the name of the building system(s) you have experience working with. If none, type N / A.
Describe your experience with the building systems selected above.
Include in your response :
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start / end dates of employment (Month / Year)
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performed
If no experience, please type N / A.
Please select from the following computer applications you have experience working with :
If "Other" was selected above, please provide the name of the computer application(s) you have experience working with. If none, type N / A.
Describe your experience with the computer applications selected above.
Include in your response :
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start / end dates of employment (Month / Year)
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performed
If no experience, please type N / A.
Do you understand and agree to possess a valid California Driver's license prior to appointment, and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Drivers Permit?
Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain Department of Correction Security Clearance to work in locked facilities throughout the term of employment. Do you understand and agree to this requirement?
Do you understand that you must obtain and maintain an active Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certificate issued by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency within six (6) months of appointment or vacate the position?
With or without accommodation, are you able to safely lift and / or move moderately heavy and / or bulky equipment and objects up to 50 lbs. without assistance?
With or without accommodation, are you able to work in small and confined spaces, climb ladders, push, pull, grasp, and perform manual tasks, as necessary?
Are you willing to work swing shift?
How did you find out about this job?
If you selected an event / fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type n / a.
Required Question
Salary : $120,996 - $147,068
