Ivh-Q Maintenance Equipment Operator

State of Illinois•Quincy, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs seeks a Maintenance Equipment Operator to perform a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and operation of automotive and related equipment. Under the direct supervision of the Chief Stationary Engineer, the position performs semi-skilled manual work transporting materials, food, and supplies throughout the facility and to other destinations. The operator also transports residents by bus to recreation and sightseeing destinations. The position is based at 1707 N 12th St, Quincy, Illinois, and is fully in office. The scheduled hours are 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday through Monday. On-call and overtime are conditions of employment; overtime may be scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute, and alternating weekends may be required. This is a full-time union position with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The position has an anticipated starting salary of $7,071 per month and a full salary range of $7,071–$8,841 per month. There are two vacancies.

Requirements

High school completion or equivalent knowledge, skill, and mental development.
At least one year of experience performing a variety of semi-skilled mechanical and manual tasks in the maintenance and operation of automotive or related maintenance equipment.
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to meet agency vaccine and health-related policies and guidance.
Ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
Ability to acquire and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to stay current on relevant methods, tools, and industry topics.
Ability to travel in the performance of duties, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Appropriate, valid commercial driver’s license, Class B.
Ability to perform medium work, including lifting up to 50 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work on-call and overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, and alternating weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of automotive and related machinery and equipment and one or more mechanical or building trades.
Working knowledge of and ability to use tools and perform semi-skilled manual work.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Working knowledge of and ability to prepare routine reports, including written logs of service hours and bills of lading.
Extensive knowledge of operating maintenance or other automotive equipment.
Experience operating vehicles with both manual and automatic transmissions.
Experience operating maintenance or other automotive equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform semi-skilled manual tasks involving the operation and repair of automotive and related maintenance equipment.
Transport materials, food, and supplies to various areas of the facility and other destinations.
Maintain facility vehicles and equipment in operational condition, including brake repairs, electronic ignition, heating and air conditioning systems, exhaust systems, tune-ups, timing procedures, and oil changes.
Monitor and schedule operating repairs for electrical equipment or machinery requiring attention.
Transport residents by bus to recreation and sightseeing destinations.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.