Stationary Engineer 2

Schedule: Full-time

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

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:

Serve as lead worker (e.g., provides work direction and training) over lower-level powerhouse workers and /or inmates in installation, repair, maintenance and 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 reading gauges, adjusting equipment and observing operation of equipment

Starts, stops and changes over-generating equipment as needed

Keeps powerhouse logs, recording gauge readings, fuel consumed, power generated

Maintains work performed, time card and related records

Maintains security of inmates.

Maintains inventory of parts and supplies and orders parts

Oversees and /or performs maintenance on area around powerhouse

Performs annual boiler inspection and maintenance

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:

Pay ranges from approximately $48,500 TO $64,500. Starting pay will be based on qualifications, education, experience, and location.

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; 6 mos. exp. as licensed stationary engineer.

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