Stationary Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge, skill, 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.
• May require a valid Universal Technician certificate under U.S. EPA Section 608 Rules.
• Successful completion of initial and ongoing random alcohol and drug screens, a background investigation, and a 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 and ability to transport or travel as needed.
• Ability to file a Statement of Economic Interest and the Supplement Statement of Economic Interest as required.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of experience with the principles, practices, and methods used to operate 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 the 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

• Directs the physical operations of the laboratory, including the building, grounds, and parking areas.
• Supervises the daily operations of subordinate staff.
• Schedules meetings with outside vendors, utility companies, and ISP management to plan and implement repairs, construction, and equipment purchases.
• Develops and oversees the laboratory’s preventative maintenance functions.
• Investigates specialized problems to eliminate or alleviate hazardous conditions in the facility.
• Maintains inventory logs for 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
• Retirement packages