DOC SHAWNEE CC STATIONARY ENGINEER
Vienna, IL, US, 62995
Position Title: Stationary Engineer
Job Requisition ID: 56890
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: 07/08/2026 11:59 PM
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: STATIONARY ENGINEER - 42600
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Prevailing Rate: $10,257.30 - $10,821.06 per month ($58.95 - $62.19 per hour)
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Full Time
County: Johnson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: PR000
Merit Comp Code:
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.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, title that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
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Position Overview
The Stationary Engineer position operates, monitors, and maintains power plant equipment and mechanical systems at Shawnee Correctional Center. This individual will also make scheduled and unscheduled inspections of all equipment at regular intervals, prepare daily records and logs, and perform routine testing, treatment, and monitoring of water used for consumption and utility generation systems. In addition, they will support preventative maintenance execution and planning. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, task oriented, and organized. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Essential Functions
- Operates and maintains the power plant equipment, including the maintenance upkeep and repair of the low-pressure boilers, refrigeration units, central air handling units, air compressors, cooling towers, heat exchangers, cooling and heating systems, steam traps and lines, valves, thermostats, electronic valves and controllers, emergency generators, gas, water, and sewage meters, etc.
- Makes routine inspections of all equipment that is in operation.
- Operates the master control panel through the understanding of schematic diagrams, regulates (increases and decreases) the temperature (water or air) in the buildings of the facility.
- Chemically analyzes boiler, heating, cooling, and water.
- Prepares daily records of temperatures of outside air, heating and cooling waters, and domestic waters.
- Serves as a designated lead worker.
- Assists in maintaining the boiler room and its equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- Instructions and directs the unskilled workers/individuals in custody assigned to assist with tasks.
- Assists in maintaining the air conditioning/refrigeration equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- 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 high school.
- Requires four (4) years of experience in power plant operation and firing high pressure and/or low pressure stationary boilers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers completion of current OSHA 10 training.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of professional and/or journey level trades experience in the operation, repair, and preventative maintenance of power plant equipment.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience performing routine inspections of boilers and water supply systems and water testing for domestic consumption and/or generating systems.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience using schematic diagrams to operate a master control panel to regulate air and water temperatures in a large building or facility.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of chillers.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in the operation and routine maintenance of emergency power generation using a diesel generator.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of supervisory and/or lead worker experience.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience maintaining a boiler room.
- Prefers at least two (2) years installing, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC equipment.
- Prefers a candidate with a certification as a Universal Technician under U.S. E.P.A. Section 608 Rules and/or passed all three EPA Section 608 Technician Certification Types (I, II and III).
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
- Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
- This position requires the ability to work at heights, including on ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, or elevated platforms, while adhering to all safety regulations and using appropriate fall protection measures.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: See Below
6:30 AM to 3:00 PM Mon-Fri w/Sat & Sun off
Headquarter Location: Shawnee Correctional Center- 6665 State Route 146 E, Vienna, Illinois, 62995
Work County: Johnson
Agency Contact: Daphne Myrick
Email: Daphne.Myrick@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Public Safety
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
Flexible work schedule in some program areas (Flex time and Hybrid options)
Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan - Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays: 13 - 14 day annually
3 paid Personal Business days annually
12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources
For more information about our benefits, please follow this link: Benefits Information
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