Job Description
Position/Program Information Type of Recruitment We welcome applications from everyone. When to Apply The application filing period will begin on June 16, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. {PT} . We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates. Exam Number R7198A-S Why work for us? With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential. Out-of-Class Experience If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing application . Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements. Essential Job Functions Duties of a Stationary Engineer II Use manual, electronic, and computer-based systems to operate and monitor high-pressure boilers exceeding 500 horsepower and central refrigeration systems over 1,200 tons. Perform regular checks on meters, gauges, and control devices to ensure systems are functioning accurately and within regulatory limits. Make adjustments, switch to backup systems, or shut down equipment for maintenance as needed. Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs on a wide range of systems, including high-pressure boilers, reciprocating and centrifugal chillers, motors, turbines, compressors, pumps, fans, valves, water treatment systems, and air-conditioning equipment. Calibrate safety controls and instruments to ensure safe, efficient operation. Test boiler water, condensate, cooling tower water, and other system fluids. Adjust chemical treatments or dosing equipment as needed to maintain accurate water quality. Maintain detailed logs of equipment operations, repairs, maintenance, and fuel usage. Inspect building systems such as fire alarms, life safety systems, and main electrical distribution to ensure proper operation and regulatory compliance. Assist with requesting quotes, generating purchase orders, and coordinating with outside vendors and contractors. Monitor contracted work to confirm it meets required specifications. Operate and maintain emergency diesel-powered generators and Automatic Transfer Switches, as needed. For more information, please view the classification specification: Stationary Engineer II . Requirements Requirements to Qualify Option 1: Completion of a Stationary Engineer's or Operation/Maintenance Engineer's apprentice program.* Option 2: Five years of experience in the operation and maintenance of high- or low-pressure gas or oil-fired boilers and auxiliary equipment, one year of which must have been in the operation and maintenance of refrigeration equipment. One year of classroom training from a trade school, college, a branch of military service, or other equivalent accredited school* in the operation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration equipment, combustion controls or industrial controls equipment, boilers, or water treatment systems related to power plant operations, in any combination, may be substituted for one year of the required special experience. Physical Class Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. License A valid California Class “C” Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of trans