Stationary Engineer II - Facilities Management

Posting Type

Open Competitive

Full Time

This is skilled work in the supervision and operation of various electrical, mechanical, and architectural systems (heat exchange/recovery, chilled water cooling, steam heating boilers, and turbine systems). Work is performed with considerable independence and at times involves the supervision and monitoring of subordinate's work performance.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

Two years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems, high-pressure steam boilers/hot water exchangers, water chemical feed systems, and in making varied repairs to plumbing and mechanical equipment.

• Must possess a Third Grade Stationary Engineer's Certificate issued by the City of Omaha at the time of application.
• Must possess a forklift operator's permit by the end of the probationary period.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including evenings, overnight shifts, holidays, and weekends as needed when the boiler plant is in operation.

$59,862.40 with step increases to $85,051.20 Annually

Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department.

If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by January 26, 2026 (passing score 60%).

Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%.

To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months.

This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by January 14, 2026.

• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
• Knowledge of the principles and practices governing the operation and maintenance of steam generation or steam heating systems, high pressure steam boilers, and chilled water‑cooling systems as well as refrigerated air‑compressing systems in order to operate, identify problems, and maintain efficiency
• Knowledge of the standard tools and practices used in the repair and maintenance of various heating and building machinery in order to perform minor maintenance and problem resolution
• Knowledge of heating and ventilating systems in order to operate, maintain,…