Stationary Engineer 1- 20024543, 20024544

Who We Are…

Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

What You'll Do:

This position works under direction and requires considerable knowledge of stationary engineering.

• Operate, maintain, repair and observe operation of powerhouse equipment (e.g., boilers, furnaces, stokers, other fuel burning equipment, turbines, blowers, flow meters, pumps, generators, fans, pollution control equipment)

• Makes rounds of powerhouse (e.g., reads gauges, checks power consumption meters and switches, starts, synchronizes switches and stops generators or turbines as needed, adjusts and observes operation of equipment)

• Keeps powerhouse log recording gauge readings, fuel consumed, power generated, maintenance work performed and related records

• Cleans plant and equipment as needed

• Starts and stops pumps, fans, air compressor, boiler absorption unit, water heaters, turbines and cooling tower as needed

• Maintains, repairs and observes emergency generator and switch gear

• Use power and/or hand tools to maintain operation of power plant

• Conduct chemical test on boiler cooling and heating waters to determine amount of chemicals to be added

• Serves on institutional committees

• Attends training, seminars and/or meetings as required

• Performs security functions as required (e.g., man-down, shakedown, inmate movement)

• Performs other duties as assigned

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Stationary Steam Engineer License pursuant to Section 4104.19, Revised Code.

Job Skills: Trades, Engineering, HVAC Trade, Regulatory Compliance, General Maintenance, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Time Management.