CENTRAL COMPUTER FACILITY STATIONARY ENGINEER

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking a Stationary Engineer for facilities within the Central Computer Facility and other assigned facilities in the Central & Southern Region. Key responsibilities include conducting regular rounds of boiler and mechanical rooms, testing and recording water used for various systems (steam, hydraulic hot water, chilled water), and adding appropriate chemicals for system maintenance, including chilled and hot water loops and cooling towers. The role also involves conferring with tenant agencies to resolve building service issues and assisting other CMS facilities in the Region with the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning of equipment.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.
Four (4) years of experience in power plant operation and in firing high-pressure and/or low-pressure stationary boilers.
Possession of a valid certificate as a Universal Technician under U.S.E.P.A. Section 608 Rules.
Ability to work shifts, including covering vacation and relief shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lift and move equipment/machinery up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance).
Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and heights up to 25 feet above ground.
Ability to maneuver and work in crawl spaces, work outdoors, and work from rooftops.
Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in the operation of high-pressure and/or low pressure coal, gas or oil-fired boilers and their auxiliaries.
Working knowledge of the operation of electrical generating equipment.
Working knowledge of keeping written logs of daily operations.
Three (3) years professional experience following oral and/or written instructions effectively.
Three (3) years professional experience operating hand and power tools effectively.
Extensive knowledge of performing repairs and maintaining equipment and machinery.
Working knowledge of handling chemicals in the maintenance of systems.
Working knowledge of reading and understanding mechanical blueprints, floor plans, and technical equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the Facility Manager, receives day-to-day assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer.
Makes rounds of buildings’ boiler and mechanical rooms at regular intervals.
Tests and records water used for consumption or for generating steam and hydraulic hot water, chilled water systems, and adds appropriate chemicals for proper maintenance of systems, including chilled and hot water loops and cooling towers.
Confers with tenant agencies to resolve problems related to building services.
Assists other CMS facilities in the Region in the installation, maintenance, and repair of various mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning of systems and equipment.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
3 paid personal business days per year.
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.