STATIONARY ENGINEER II

Stationary Engineer II

The County of Los Angeles welcomes applications from everyone.

We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Join our team 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.

Operates, maintains, repairs and inspects manual and automatic gas and oil fired high-pressure steam or high temperature hot water boilers.

Operates, maintains, repairs and inspects motors, steam driven equipment, steam reducing stations, expansion tanks, air compressors, supply and exhaust fans, various kinds of pumps and valves, steam traps, water treatment systems, water heaters and other heating plant auxiliary equipment.

Operates, maintains, repairs, and inspects reciprocating, centrifugal or absorption central air conditioning machinery including condensers, evaporators, cooling towers, pumps, purge tanks and related equipment.

Adjusts, maintains, tests, and calibrates boiler and air conditioning machinery and mechanical, electrical or pneumatic control instruments and safety devices.

Tests, analyzes, and treats plant water systems to ensure proper chemical specifications.

Inspects oxygen and vacuum systems for proper pressure and operating conditions.

Inspects fire alarm systems and main electrical distribution stations for proper operating conditions.

Maintains logs of plant operations and records maintenance and repair work performed.

Ensures proper safety response when using different equipment and machinery and uses personal protective equipment when necessary.

Option I: Completion of a Stationary Engineer's or Operation/Maintenance Engineer's apprentice program.

Option II: Five (5) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of high- or low-pressure gas or oil-fired boilers and auxiliary equipment, one (1) year of which must have been in the operation and maintenance of refrigeration equipment. One (1) 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 (1) year of the required special experience.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

An Unlimited Steam Engineer's License issued by the City of Los Angeles' Department of Building and Safety.

An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technician Certificate in compliance with Federal license requirements as provided in Chapter V, Section 608.

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.

This examination will consist of a Structured Interview assessing: Training/Applied Experience, Technical Knowledge, Analysis and Problem Solving, Willingness to Learn and Share Information, Drive, Motivation and Initiative, and Oral Communication, weighted 100%.

Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score.

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Administrative Services Division, Facilities Services Bureau.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

Successful candidates must complete a thorough background investigation, including fingerprint search. Examples of disqualifying factors include: any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on criminal probation.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following: use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on the last day of filing.

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NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law.