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Military Maintenance Engineer - Sparta TS

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Date:  Nov 12, 2024
Location: 

SPARTA, IL, US, 62286

Job Requisition ID:  42748

Agency:  Department of Military Affairs   
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary $4952 monthly; Full Range $4952 - $6952 monthly.   
Job Type:  Salaried Full-Time  
County:  Randolph   
Number of Vacancies:  1 

Plan/BU:  RC042

Directorate/Wing:  Construction & Facilities Management Office (CFMO)

Work Location:  715 Industrial Dr, Sparta, Illinois, 62286

Schedule:  7.5 daily, M-F

Hours:  7 am - 3 pm (1/2 hr paid lunch) Can vary based on mission requirements

Date Posted:  11/8/2024

Last Day to Apply:  11/29/2024

BID NOTICE #:  42748       

    

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Military Affairs must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended.

 

This is a non-code Military Exempt position.  To qualify you will need to furnish proof of your Illinois National Guard military service. Illinois National Guard members currently serving should provide a memo from their command showing dates and status.  Retired/inactive members should provide their NGB22 and/or DD214.  These documents can be uploaded in the application.

 

You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b, FM 115 or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

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Position Overview - Military Maintenance Engineer

The Department of Military Affairs is looking to hire a Military Maintenance Engineer located out of the Sparta Training Site and Armory. This position under general direction of the Deputy Director/CFMO, supervises the maintenance staff.  This position is accountable for the maintenance of the building and grounds, repair, and the operation of electronic target systems, with responsibility for allocation of supplies, accountability of state and federal property within confines of the training area.  Will ensure the safety and compatibility of personnel, buildings, and equipment.  Ensure environmental plans are followed and construction thereof that complement the training area, roadways, and adjacent land use. The Department of Military Affairs works with the members of the Illinois Air and Army National Guard. We welcome all interested applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

  • Supervises and directs the production of the laborer and building and grounds maintenance personnel as well as their assigned projects, functions, and work assignments within their daily operations.

  • Supervises, inspects, and maintains a full preventative maintenance program for the facility including, but not limited to, HVAC systems, electronic targeting systems, plumbing and electrical systems, as well as all assigned tools and equipment. 

  • Performs a variety of skilled building preventative maintenance tasks to doors, windows, roofs, and other building components, performs minor plumbing repairs.

  • Prepares and submits requisitions for supplies and equipment.

  • Reviews and makes recommendations to the Deputy Director/CFMO on repair and maintenance work to be performed by outside vendors.

  • Performs additional duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably associated within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of 4 years of high school.
  • Requires 1 year experience in performing a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks in the maintenance of buildings and associated grounds.
  • Requires 1 year experience in the repair and operation of electrical systems.
  • Requires knowledge of mechanical building trades, maintenance materials, and construction trades.
  • Requires skill in the use of tools and the ability to perform semi-skilled manual work.
  • Requires knowledge and minimum of 1 year experience in the operation of heavy equipment to include but not limited to: tractors, mowers, scoop loader, forklift, backhoe, and snowplow.
  • Requires the ability to follow oral and written instructions including blueprints and other diagrams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers common understanding and basic experience using elementary computer software.

  • Prefers the ability to instruct and direct unskilled workers.

  • Prefers the ability to use power tools, operate heavy equipment and perform semi-skilled manual work in a safe manner.

Employment Conditions

1. Requires active or retired (20 years) membership in the Illinois National Guard or retired (minimum 20 years) US Armed forces, if last duty assignment was with the Illinois National Guard.

2. Requires the ability to pass a DoD background investigation and obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) prior to hire or transfer.

3. Requires basic computer proficiency with Microsoft products.

4. Requires the ability to lift and carry heavy boxes, supplies, furniture, and equipment more than 80 lbs.

5. Requires being on feet for long periods of time; the ability to climb stairs and ladders.

6. Requires being on hands and knees for extended periods of time.

7. Requires the ability to withstand extreme temperature changes.

8. Requires exposure to a variety of chemical cleaning agents.

9. Requires a valid driver’s license in the appropriate classification as required by law.

Agency Contact:  Megan Layendecker

Email:  DMA.StatePersonnelHROffice@illinois.gov

Phone #:  217-761-3808

 

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*NOTE:  The Department of Military Affairs does not discriminate against any individual because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service in connection with employment, real estate transactions, access to financial credit, and the availability of public accommodations in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Constitution, Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U.S. Constitution.  The Equal Employment Opportunity Office is responsible for compliance and may be reached at 217/557-5667.

 

Department of Defense (DOD) background check and receipt of a DOD Common Access Card (CAC) is required for this position.


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