MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

State of Illinois•Alton, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Maintenance Equipment Operator for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois to drive vehicles to transport forensic (95%) and civil (5%) patients to and from scheduled appointments. Operates truck and delivers food to civil (25%) and forensic (75%) living units. Washes, waxes, and sanitizes all hospital vehicles. Operates snow removal equipment to remove snow from roads and sidewalks. Picks-up and delivers mail. Secures worksite. Travels in performance of job duties.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
Requires one (1) year’s experience in performing a variety of semiskilled mechanical and manual tasks in the maintenance and operations of automotive or related maintenance equipment.
Requires a valid class B commercial driver’s license with a passenger endorsement (CDL-P).
Requires skill in the operation of maintenance or other automotive equipment.
Requires the ability to use tools and perform semiskilled manual work.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Responsibilities

Drives vehicles to transport forensic (95%) and civil (5%) patients to and from scheduled appointments, such as doctor visits, court appearance and drives discharged patients to specified discharge location.
Operates truck and delivers food to both civil (25%) and forensic (75%) living units.
Loads, unloads, and delivers equipment, general office supplies and personnel throughout the hospital grounds.
Assists in the maintenance and minor repair of equipment.
Washes, waxes, and sanitizes all hospital vehicles.
Operates snow removal equipment to remove snow from roads and sidewalks.
Secures worksite, equipment, and tools for patients’ safety.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

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 & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)