Stationary Engineer II

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Houston, TX

Job Type : Regular Full-time

Job Number : 14947

Department : Engineering Department

Opening Date : 05 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date : 6 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Position Description

Position Overview :

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of stationary boilers, air compressors, generators, and refrigeration equipment at the Central Plant facility.

Job Duties :

• Operates and maintains mechanical equipment, which includes visually inspecting the equipment at intervals to maintain operation, detecting malfunctions, and repairing equipment as needed.
• Reading wiring schematics and troubleshooting controls, performing water samples, and adding chemicals as needed.
• Changing filters and belts, greasing motors and pump bearings, unstopping drain lines, repairing electrical receptacles, switches, lights, and ballasts.
• May apply advanced skills in the area of specialization, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and / or equipment to meet special needs.
• Resolves most questions and problems.
• May be required to drive a personal or county vehicle to various work sites.
• Assists and trains less experienced co-workers and performs other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education :

Experience :

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs) :

NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Education :

Experience :

General Information

General Information :

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work :

Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.

Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending o the project or workload.

Salary :

Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.

Physical Demands :

May work outside in all kinds of weather; may work with no air conditioning or heating, will work on ladders and scaffolding; duties require standing, sitting, stretching, bending, stooping, climbing, frequent lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment, supplies, and tools and must have the ability to safely install rigging / lifting devices for heavier items. Will work in cramped and awkward positions with all types of mechanical tools, electric and other equipment, and may be exposed to dust, dirt, paint fumes, etc.

FEATURED BENEFITS :

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions :

Health & Wellness Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Savings Benefit

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions :

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website :

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

Please indicate the highest grade of Stationary Engineer License you currently hold.

Do you currently hold a Type II EPA Certification?

How many years of hands-on experience do you have in building engineering operations, repairs, and maintenance of commercial and / or industrial facilities?

For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation : (Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)

Required Question