Stationary Engineer 1

Job Listing ID:

4491528

Job Title:

Stationary Engineer 1

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/14/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Stationary Engineer 1

US-OR-Portland Requisition ID:

2026-39317

Position Category:

Facilities/Custodian/Trades

Job Type:

AFSCME union represented

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

Posting Department:

Utilities Maintenance

Posting Salary Range:

$41.13•$48.12 per hour, with offer based on experience, education and internal equity

Posting FTE:

1.00

Posting Schedule:

Monday•Friday

Posting Hours:

7:00am•3:30pm

HR Mission:

Central Services

Drug Testable:

Yes Department Overview The primary function of a Stationary Engineer 1 is to provide skilled journey level operations and maintenance support for the generation and distribution of high-pressure steam campus wide. This position reports to the Energy Manager and is based out of the central heating plant which operates 24/7. Stationary engineers that work after hours provide support to the fire systems team and 800 shift technicians when needed and as their duties allow. Function/Duties of Position Operates the high-pressure steam generating boilers and maintains accurate operating logs. Adjusts the boiler operations to maintain efficiency. Maintains the operation of steam distribution, condensate return equipment, and perimeter heating equipment. Monitors the medical gas distribution system and underground storage tank monitors (diesel). Responds to trouble calls from campus dispatch and other facilities groups. Performs planned and corrective maintenance on steam boilers, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, meters, mechanical, pneumatic control components, valves, piping, and steam traps, blowers, refractory, flow meters, conveyor equipment, gauges and de-aerating feed tanks. Utilizes precision measuring devices including micrometers, calipers, electrical test meters, compressed gas analysis equipment, dial indicators and electronic temperature sensors. Performs water analyses to determine the chemical and mechanical water treatment necessary to maintain established parameters. Assists OHSU facilities groups and contractors in the performance of their tasks. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Two years of experience operating and maintaining a high-pressure boiler system and auxiliary equipment which shows: Knowledge of high-pressure steam boiler systems operations. Knowledge of safety practices while operating and maintaining boiler systems and auxiliary equipment. Knowledge of how to perform chemical analysis of water. Valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Experience with building automation control systems; Siemens (Apogee) or Johnson Controls (Metasys). State of Or Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PI284510869

Job Classification:

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 1 year

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A