STATIONARY ENGINEER

State of Illinois•Kankakee, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Stationary Engineer for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to receive day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer. Travels to various sites to install, maintain, repair and monitors for proper operations various mechanical systems and auxiliary powerhouse equipment for the Shapiro Center and other facilities in the Chicago & Northern Region. Makes rounds of buildings’ boiler and mechanical rooms at regular intervals to assess the operation and efficiency of machinery and equipment and to detect potential mechanical problems. Lifts and moves equipment/machinery up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance). Tests and records water used for consumption or used for other systems and adds appropriate chemicals as needed for proper maintenance of systems. Confers with tenant agencies to resolve problems related to building services.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of eight (8) years elementary school.
Requires four (4) years of experience in power plant operation and in firing high-pressure and/or low-pressure stationary boilers.
Requires possession or ability to obtain a valid certificate as a Universal Technician under U.S.E.P.A. Section 608 Rules within six months of employment.
Requires the ability to perform various tasks such as lifting and moving equipment/machinery up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance).
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
Requires ability to utilize agency supplied equipment (i.e. cellphone, pager, etc.).
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years of specialized experience in the operation of high-pressure/low-pressure coal, gas or oil-fired boilers and their apparatuses.
Three (3) years of specialized experience in water treatment and various chemicals used in boiler systems.
Three (3) years of specialized experience diagnosing problems in mechanical, electrical, heating and air conditioning/HVAC systems.
Three (3) years of professional experience directing the work of employees and outside contractors engaged in the operation and maintenance of technical stationary engineering power plant building systems.
Three (3) years of experience taking utility readings, logging records, ensuring maintenance schedules are followed, reviewing and actioning maintenance reports for technical stationary engineering power plant building systems.
Three (3) years of experience diagnosing building and mechanical issues, recognizing potentially dangerous situations, and implementing appropriate emergency responses.
Three (3) years of specialized experience in public health Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and building codes of technical stationary engineering power plant building systems.
Three (3) years of experience following and expressing complex ideas clearly both orally and in written form in the field of technical stationary engineering power plant building systems.

Responsibilities

Receives day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer at the Shapiro Center.
Makes rounds of buildings’ boiler and mechanical rooms at regular intervals.
Tests and records of water used for consumption or for generating steam and hydraulic hot water, chilled water systems and adds appropriate chemicals for proper maintenance of systems.
Confers with tenant agencies to resolve problems related to building services.
Travels to various sites to assists other facilities in the Chicago & Northern Region in the installation, maintenance and repair of various mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning of systems and equipment.
Completes all mandatory training for Department of Human Services (DHS), other Facilities and Shapiro Center for compliance with all regulations for Mental Health Centers.
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)
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)