IVH-C STATIONARY ENGINEER
Chicago, IL, US, 60634
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Position Title: STATIONARY ENGINEER
Closing Date/Time: 07/11/2025
Salary: $56.68-$57.14 hour/$9,862.32-$9,942.36 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit: PR000
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 48113
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois
Essential Functions
- Under direct supervision, receives day-to-day assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer.
- Monitors the daily operation of steam boilers and all related equipment such as feed pumps, fans, circulatory pumps etc.
- Monitors and logs temperatures and pressures on air handling equipment.
- Operates control panel to monitor, start, stop, take temperature, etc. on all equipment room machinery.
- Schedules Power Plant shutdowns necessary to make repairs to ensure maximum operation and least possible emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of eight (8) years of elementary school.
- Requires four (4) years of experience in power plant operation and in firing high-pressure and/or low-pressure stationary boilers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques used in the operation of high-pressure and/or low-pressure coal, gas or oil-fired boilers and their auxiliaries.
- Elementary knowledge of the operation of electrical generating equipment.
- Working knowledge of the keeping written logs of daily operations.
- Three (3) years of professional experience following oral and/or written instructions effectively.
- Three (3) years of professional experience operating hand and power tools effectively.
- Extensive knowledge of performing repairs and maintaining equipment and machinery.
- Working knowledge of handling chemicals in the maintenance of systems.
- Working knowledge of reading and understanding mechanical blueprints and technical equipment manuals.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability pass a background check.
- Requires the ability meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
- Requires the ability pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
- Requires possession of a City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License.
- Requires possession of or the ability to obtain a valid certificate as a Universal Technician under U.S.E.P.A.Section 608 Rules.
- Requires the ability to utilize agency supplied materials/equipment (e.g., pager, cell phone, etc.).
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires ability to work from heights (on ladders, scaffold, platforms, and lifts), stand for long periods, and move heavy equipment, materials, structures, and furniture weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- On-call and overtime are a condition of employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last minute.
Work Hours: 10 AM-6:30 PM Tuesday-Saturday
Work Location: Chicago - 4250 N Oak Park Ave
Agency Contact: IDVA.HR.APPLICANTS@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago