How to hire a stationary engineer apprentice

How to hire a stationary engineer apprentice, step by step

Here's a step-by-step stationary engineer apprentice hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a stationary engineer apprentice job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new stationary engineer apprentice
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your stationary engineer apprentice job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a stationary engineer apprentice for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A stationary engineer apprentice's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, stationary engineers apprentice from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of stationary engineer apprentice salaries for various roles:

   Type of Stationary Engineer Apprentice	Description	Hourly rate
   Stationary Engineer Apprentice	Stationary engineers and boiler operators control stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or for industrial purposes.	$25-49
   Boiler Plant Operator	A boiler plant operator is primarily in charge of operating and monitoring boilers to ensure they function safely and efficiently. Their daily responsibilities often include starting and shutting down boilers, conducting safety and maintenance inspections, tracking the water levels and gauges, checking fuel supplies, and recording daily readings while adhering to the protocols and standards... Show more	$15-31
   Boiler Operator	A boiler operator specializes in the maintenance and repair of boiler machines and similar facilities in industrial establishments such as warehouses, power plants, and factories. As a boiler operator, it is their responsibility to monitor and operate systems and equipment, perform adjustments, observe factors such as temperature and pressure, write daily records, and replace equipment parts as needed... Show more	$16-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Plumbing
   • Plant Equipment
   • Safety Inspections
   • Building Automation Systems
   • HVAC
   • Cooling Towers
   • Mechanical Equipment
   • Building Maintenance
   • Water Pumps
   • Water Systems
   • Troubleshoot
   • General Maintenance
   • Water Treatment

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and sustain manufacturing processes via monitoring, SPC, and data analysis to maintain overall process health and stability.
   • Operate steam turbine -driven chillers: evaluate weather, capacity, availability and demand trends to initiate applicable procedures.
   • Work to MSDS safety requirements.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your stationary engineer apprentice job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A stationary engineer apprentice salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, stationary engineers apprentice' average salary in arkansas is 45% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level stationary engineers apprentice earn 50% less than senior-level stationary engineers apprentice.
   • Certifications. A stationary engineer apprentice with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a stationary engineer apprentice's salary.

   Average stationary engineer apprentice salary

   $73,324yearly

   $35.25 hourly rate

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   Entry-level stationary engineer apprentice salary

   $52,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a stationary engineer apprentice job description

   A job description for a stationary engineer apprentice role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a stationary engineer apprentice job description:

   Stationary engineer apprentice job description example

   Under the direction of the Chief or Assistant Chief Engineer, performs activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in medical center facility. Under general direction of the Chief Engineer, provides functional assistance to journeyperson stationary engineers under established indentured apprenticeship program.
   
   Essential Functions:- Assists and or executes assigned maintenance functions and activities under direct tutelage, performing functional activities and minor repairs.- Attends classroom instruction and studies satisfactorily as required by the joint apprenticeship program.- Successfully learns and understands use of facility drawings and blueprints.- Familiarizes and becomes aware of all locations of utility service mains, shutoff/isolation valves and disconnects.- Develops a working knowledge of operation and maintenance of all physical plant equipment and systems.- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
   Basic Qualifications:
   
   Experience
   
   - N/A.
   
   Education
   
   - High School Diploma/GED.
   
   License, Certification, Registration
   
   - Valid California Drivers License.
   
   Additional Requirements:
   
   - Successfully passed the Engineer Apprenticeship Examination within the last two years and achieved a score of 72 or higher.
   
   - Competency to operate microprocessor based devices.
   
   - Working knowledge and ability to perform duties of all trade classifications including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC under the direction of the Chief or Assistant Chief Engineer.
   
   - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
   
   - Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
   
   - Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
   
   Preferred Qualifications:
   
   - N/A.
   
   COMPANY: KAISER
   
   TITLE: Apprentice Stationary Engineer
   
   LOCATION: Redwood City, California
   
   REQNUMBER: 1030137
   
   External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right stationary engineer apprentice for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with stationary engineers apprentice they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit stationary engineers apprentice who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your stationary engineer apprentice job on Zippia to find and recruit stationary engineer apprentice candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with stationary engineer apprentice candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new stationary engineer apprentice

   Once you've decided on a perfect stationary engineer apprentice candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new stationary engineer apprentice. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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