STATIONARY ENGINEER - ASSISTANT CHIEF

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is seeking a motivated, experienced Assistant Chief Stationary Engineer to support critical facility operations. The ideal candidate is an organized, safety-conscious self-starter and collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills. This position requires adaptability, sound judgment, technical expertise, and a commitment to regulatory compliance while maintaining essential systems within a unique trauma-informed security minded environment. If you take pride in your work, embrace challenges, and enjoy being part of a dedicated and transformative team where your contributions make a meaningful difference every day we encourage you to apply to become part of the IDJJ team! 

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, manages and coordinates all phases of the physical operations at the facility, including the operation, maintenance and repair of the institution's mechanical system, electrical system, sewage system, water system, buildings and grounds including the heating (boilers), ventilation and air conditioning system.
• Coordinated center projects such as major repair, new construction, plans and designs minor construction and maintenance projects.
• Reviews work performed by outside contractors including carpenters, electricians, plumbers, painters, HVAC workers, janitorial and custodial services workers, noting quality and comformity to specifications. 
• Serves as a working supervisor.
• Uses hand and power tools to perform repairs and maintenance ranging from a complete overhaul to replacing defective valves, gaskets, or bearing, lubricating moving parts, replacing filters, and removing and soot and corrosion. 
• Inspects equipment to that equipement safety, economically, and within established limits.
• Mentors assigned youth on various maintenance projects and job skills throughout facility. 
• Prepares administrative reports including: maintenance, cost reports, requisitions, and regularly monthly, semiannual, and annual reports to assist in budget preparations.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably wihtin the score of the duties enumerated above. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
• Requires five (5) years of experience in the operation of a commercial or institutional power plant or as a skilled craftsman in the mechanical or building trades.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• Prefers working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in the operation and maintenance of high pressure and/or low-pressure coal, gas or oil-fired boilers and their auxiliaries.
• Prefers knowledge of the operation of electrical generating equipment.
• Prefers ability to supervise and direct the work of employees and youth labor engaged in power plant operation.
• Prefers ability to keep simple records.
• Prefers skill in the control, regulation, and operation of high pressure and/or low-pressure boilers.
• Prefers skill in the use of tools and equipment used in maintaining powerhouse equipment.
• Prefers ability to observe and judge the operating efficiency of power generating and allied machinery.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass an Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC)/Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• 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.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires possession of a valid certificate as a Universal Technician under U.S.E.P.A. Section 608 Rules.

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

The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departments—security, programming, education, mental health, and more—collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency, engages families, and promotes community safety at the six youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois’ communities.

Benefits

The Department of Juvenile Justice offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid parental leave 
• Pre-tax benefits programs including but not limited to: Deferred Compensation, Medical, Daycare, etc.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn ten (10) paid Vacation Days in their first year of service and can earn up to twenty-five (25) paid Vacation Days annually (based on years of service)
• Employees earn three (3) paid Personal Days annually (pro-rated based on start date)
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas (remote work may be an option for certain positions)