WDVA Stationary Engineer 2 - Boiler, HVAC & Facilities Systems, Full-Time, Washington Veterans Home
State of WashingtonAbout the role
Posting number: 2026-03890
Department: Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Division: Washington Veterans Home
Job classification: STATIONARY ENGINEER 2
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Building Maintenance, Engineering
Summary
Looking for more than just another maintenance job?
The Washington Veterans Home is seeking a skilled Stationary Engineer 2 to join our Facilities Management team and help maintain the critical systems that support the care and comfort of Washington's Veterans.
Whether your background is in boiler operations, HVAC, industrial maintenance, marine engineering, power generation, building automation, or facility operations, this position offers a unique opportunity to apply your technical skills in a rewarding healthcare environment while enjoying the stability and benefits of State employment.
In this role, you'll work with a diverse range of equipment including high-pressure boilers, steam distribution systems, HVAC equipment, pumps, emergency generators, domestic hot water systems, and computerized building controls. No two days are the same, and your expertise will directly contribute to keeping our campus safe, comfortable, and operational 24 hours a day.
Please Note: The expected schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Work schedule may be adjusted to meet business needs and can be at times asked to work later to support unique circumstances. This position is not eligible for telework.
*This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules. This salary range reflects increases effective July 1st, 2026.
Homes 24/7 facility differential: Updated as of July 1, 2025: This position is eligible for "Supplement Basic Shift Premium" for 24/7 Facilities. Employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location will receive an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour of supplemental basic shift premium for each hour of basic shift premium. This shift premium does not apply to overtime hours. The supplemental basic shift premium shall expire on June 29, 2027.
At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy for nearly 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.
Examples of duties
- Operate, troubleshoot, repairs, and maintains steam distribution systems and flow control components.
- Install, maintain and repair piping, valves, pumps, and switches for chilled water, steam, and heating hot water systems.
- Conducting safe Steam Plant start up, adjustments and optimization, monitoring gauges, meters, and operating panels.
- Operating, repairing, and maintaining Steam Plant and associated systems.
- Ensuring that plant equipment operates safely, efficiently and within established operating parameters.
- Maintaining proper boiler chemistry, through feed water testing and water treatment.
- Record relevant events and facts concerning the operation and maintenance of plant equipment.
- Providing operating and maintenance support for power distribution, sewer, fireman, and domestic water distribution systems.
- Conducting all scheduled fire drills and coordinating fire alarm, sprinkler, extinguisher, and fire door and hood inspections.
- And much more!
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