STATIONARY ENGINEER - CHIEF

State of Illinois • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Services is seeking a detail-oriented, service-focused Stationary Engineer Chief to direct laboratory facilities operations. The role oversees the building, grounds, and parking areas; supervises maintenance staff; and coordinates repairs, construction, and equipment acquisitions with vendors and utility providers. It also manages preventative maintenance, investigates facility problems and potential hazards, and maintains inventories of equipment, tools, and supplies.

This is a union position governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. It is based at 1941 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, Illinois, and is fully in office, with no hybrid schedule available. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position is full-time and salaried, with an anticipated starting salary of $11,965.98 per month (prevailing rate).

Requirements

• Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
• Seven years of experience operating a commercial or institutional power plant or working as a skilled craftsman in the mechanical or building trades.
• Possession of a City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License.
• Successful completion of initial and ongoing random alcohol and drug screens.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph examination.
• Ability to maintain credibility when providing courtroom testimony.
• Ability to adhere to Illinois State Police ethical standards, policies, and procedures.
• Valid driver's license for transportation or travel as needed.
• May require a valid Universal Technician certificate under U.S. EPA Section 608 rules.
• Ability to file required annual and supplemental Statements of Economic Interest.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of experience with principles, practices, and methods for operating gas- or oil-fired boilers and appurtenances.
• At least five years of experience with refrigeration and air-conditioning apparatus.
• At least five years of experience with underlying principles of water and sewage treatment.
• At least seven years of experience using tools and equipment for mechanical, electrical, heating, and/or air-conditioning systems.
• At least five years of experience repairing and constructing buildings and equipment.
• At least seven years of experience diagnosing problems in mechanical, electrical, heating, and/or air-conditioning systems.
• At least seven years of experience recognizing potentially dangerous situations and making appropriate emergency responses when working around mechanical systems, tools, and equipment.
• At least five years of experience directing employees engaged in maintenance of mechanical systems.
• At least five years of experience communicating complex ideas clearly, orally and in written reports.

Responsibilities

• Direct the physical operations of the laboratory, including the building, grounds, and parking areas.
• Supervise the daily operations of subordinate staff.
• Schedule meetings with outside vendors, utility companies, and ISP management to plan and implement repairs, construction, and equipment purchases.
• Develop and oversee the laboratory’s preventative maintenance functions.
• Investigate specialized problems to eliminate or alleviate hazardous conditions in the facility.
• Maintain an inventory log of related equipment, tools, and supplies.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension plan
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
• 12 paid sick days annually
• 10 to 25 paid vacation days based on years of service
• Three paid personal days, prorated based on start date
• 13 to 14 paid state holidays annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED