STATIONARY ENGINEER
Dwight, IL, US, 60420-1322
Agency: Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 01/24/2023
Closing Date/Time: 02/06/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,199.38 - $9,566.52 per month.
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Livingston
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: 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.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded to the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in eligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. An employee desiring to transfer to the same position classification within the same Agency to a different geographical location shall file a request to transfer. The transfer form must be uploaded to the Additional Documents section of your application.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 10-67-22599
Position Overview
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Stationary Engineer for the Fox Developmental Center located in Dwight, Illinois to receive day to day guidance and assignments from Chief Stationary Engineer. Installs, maintains, and repairs various mechanical systems and auxiliary powerhouse equipment within the Fox Developmental Center. Makes rounds of buildings’ boiler and mechanical rooms at regular intervals to assess the operation and efficiency of machinery and equipment and to detect potential mechanical problems. Tests and records water used for consumption or used for other systems and adds appropriate chemicals as needed for proper maintenance of systems. Confers with tenant agencies to resolve problems related to building services. Travels in performance of job duties.
Job Responsibilities
- Receives day to day guidance and assignments from Chief Stationary Engineer.
- Makes rounds of buildings' boiler and mechanical rooms at regular intervals to assess the operation and efficiency of machinery and equipment and to detect potential mechanical problems.
- Tests and records water used for consumption or used for other systems.
- Confers with tenant agencies to resolve problems related to building services.
- Installs, maintains and repairs various mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning of systems and equipment.
- Completes all mandatory training for Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Fox Developmental Center for compliance with all regulations for Mental Health Centers.
- 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 of experience in power plant operation and in firing high-pressure and/or low pressures stationary boilers.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires possession or the ability to obtain a valid certificate as a Universal Technician under U.S. E.P.A.
- Requires the ability to perform various tasks such as lifting and moving equipment/machinery up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance).
- Requires the ability to keep simple records.
- Requires skill in the use of tools and equipment used in maintaining powerhouse equipment.
- Requires the ability to handle chemicals in the maintenance of systems.
- Requires ability to utilize agency supplied equipment (i.e., cellphone, pager, etc.).
- Requires ability to read and understand mechanical blueprints, technical equipment manuals.
- Requires an appropriate, valid driver's license and an ability to travel.
- Requires working rotating shifts, including, weekends and holidays.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm
As Relief Engineer; contract language applies (i.e. covers preapproved vacations)
Work Location: 134 W Main St Dwight, IL 60420-1322
Fox Developmental Center
Support Services
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Facility/Fleet Management; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
Prevailing rate employees desiring to transfer to the same position classification within the same Agency to a different geographical location shall file a request to transfer. Prevailing Rate Transfer Request Form: https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/work/Documents/pdfs/emp_transferPrevailingRate.pdf
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