SUBURBAN NORTH STATIONARY ENGINEER

Position Summary

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services is seeking to hire a Stationary Engineer who receives day-to-day assignments from the Des Plaines Facilities Manager for the Suburban North Regional Office Building and other CMS managed facilities in the Chicago/Northern Region. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to making rounds of the buildings' boiler and mechanical rooms at regular intervals, tests and records water used for consumption or for generating steam and hydraulic hot water, chilled water systems, and adds appropriate chemicals for proper maintenance of systems including chilled and hot water loops and cooling towers, confers with tenant agencies to resolve problems related to building services, and assist with other CMS facilities in the region in the installation, maintenance, and repair of various mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning of systems and equipment. All are encouraged to apply. 

Position Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision of the Des Plaines Facility Supervisor, for the Suburban North Regional Office Building and other CMS managed facilities in the Chicago/Northern Region.
• Makes rounds of buildings’ boiler and mechanical rooms at regular intervals.
• Tests and records water used for consumption or for generating steam and hydraulic hot water, chilled water systems, and adds appropriate chemicals for proper maintenance of systems including chilled and hot water loops and cooling towers.
• Operates heavy powerhouse equipment and tools.
• 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 the completion of eight (8) years of elementary school.
• Requires four (4) years’ experience in power plant operation and in firing high-pressure and/or low-pressure stationary boilers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers 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.
• Prefers working knowledge of minor electrical, carpentry, and plumbing skilled trades work.
• Prefers three (3) years professional experience following oral and/or written instructions effectively.
• Prefers three (3) years professional experience operating hand and power tools effectively.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of performing repairs and maintaining equipment and machinery.
• Prefers working knowledge of handling chemicals in the maintenance of systems.
• Prefers working knowledge of reading and understanding mechanical blueprints/floorplans and technical equipment manuals.
• Prefers working knowledge of the operation of electrical generating equipment.
• Prefers working knowledge of keeping written logs of daily operations.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. Requires the ability to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• 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 lift and move equipment/machinery up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance).
• Requires the ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and heights up to 25 feet above ground.
• Requires the ability to maneuver and work in crawl spaces, work outdoors, and work from rooftops.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.

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The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State’s more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable service to all Illinois citizens. The Agency’s mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees, and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.

CMS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. CMS offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 Weeks Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn 12 paid sick days annually; paid vacation days (10-25 days based on years of service annually); paid personal days (3 days annually)
• Paid State holidays 13-14 days annually

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!