Steam and Power Plant III Facilities Planning and Management

Steam and Power Plant III Facilities Planning and Management

Position Summary: Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for full-time, Steam & Power Plant III in Facilities Planning and Management to add our register of applicants for future openings. This position will be responsible for supervising and/or perform skilled mechanical work in the operation and maintenance of all the Gas/Oil boilers, Biomass, generator and related support equipment to produce reliable steam to the University campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, monitor one or more gas/oil/biomass high pressure steam boilers and electrical generators
• Operate and maintain Emissions Systems
• Supervise maintenance of equipment including pumps, generators, conveyors, boilers pipes, air compressors, etc. that are all supportive of the steam production operation
• Document shift activities in our log sheet, computer maintenance for future reference
• Perform boiler water chemical analysis, maintaining appropriate chemical balances
• Troubleshooting and take appropriate corrective action for the longevity and performance of boilers
• Operation of the soft water make-up system
• Operation of fuel feed and waste
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years (24) months of work experience in the maintenance and operation of steam and power plant equipment.
• One(1) year (12 months) of work experience in a position comparable to the Steam and Power Plant II.
• Possession of current/valid licenses and certificates, as required b the employing institution.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses repair, and maintenance; power plant equipment, steam-generating equipment, and pollution control devices.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote the effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property and institutions.
• Knowledge of steam and power plant operations.
• Knowledge of systems such as word processing, managing files, and records, other office procedures and terminology, and building automation systems and equipment.
• Skill in the management of personnel resources such as motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, and identifying the best people for the job.
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
• Etc

Work Hours

The work hours are split into three 8-hour shifts of 5 consecutive work days for a base of 40 hours

per week. This is a 24-hour, 7 day per week operation.

Shifts are as follows:

7:00 am to 3:00 pm

3:00 pm to 11:00 pm

11:00 pm to 7:00 am

The shifts are bid once per year and the bid is seniority based.

Salary/Pay Rate Range

The starting pay at this time is $35.57 per hour, after six months the employee will be paid $38.57 per hour. At the completion of one year employment the employee will be paid $40.57 per hour at this time. This is a bargained pay scale and will change as the contract states.

There is a shift premium for second and third shift of $1.50 per hour.

Application Deadline: April 24, 2025

Required Applicant Documents: The Civil Service Examination for this classification is a credentials assessment. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from qualified applicants.

• Application
• Resume
• References

Benefits Overview:

Eastern Illinois University is proud to offer an excellent benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being and career goals. This position is eligible for the following benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Competitive employee insurance premiums with flexible plan options.
• Vision Insurance: Vision coverage is included with medical at no cost.
• Dental Insurance: Dental plans available to meet your needs.
• Retirement Benefits: Participation in the State University Retirement System, which includes medical insurance benefits upon retirement.
• Tuition Waivers: Opportunities to pursue educational goals through tuition waivers for employees and dependent children.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 12 paid holidays annually, plus earned vacation and sick time.

For more information on our employee benefit programs for this specific position class, please visit https://www.eiu.edu/humanres/benefits/newemployees.php

Diversity and Inclusion: Eastern Illinois University is committed to fostering a learning community where all members feel welcomed and valued. The university provides equality of opportunity in all areas of campus life, and we strive to recognize and appreciate the unique value of our students, faculty, and staff. Every member of campus has the right to learn and work in an environment free of discrimination and harassment, and beyond that, our goal is for all members of our community to develop a strong sense of belonging to Eastern Illinois University.

The University and Community: Eastern Illinois University takes pride in creating a warm, welcome environment for all faculty, staff and students. Established in 1895, EIU boasts a rich, tradition of preparing students for their personal and professional goals. A traditional regional residential institution, EIU offers a superior education at a relatively low cost while consistently earning high rankings and distinctions for its affordability, academic program quality, career placement rates, campus safety, online degree options, student support, and sustainability initiatives. EIU focuses on individualized attention and superior student relationships and has earned recognition as the highest- ranking independent public regional university in Illinois and a place among the Midwest’s top public regional universities according to U.S. News and World Report. Eastern offers faculty a wide range of research and public service activities. EIU hosts more than 175 student organizations on campus, and offers a variety of cultural events, NCAA Division I athletics, and active research opportunities for its students to enjoy and to thrive. EIU has become recognized for providing the resources of a large institution while creating the kinds of individual relationships that support student and alumni success.

The University is located in East Central Illinois, combines the benefits of a community of 20,000 with access to several large cities, including Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.

Important Information for Applicants:

Eastern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete the application and/or interview process. If would like to request assistance with the application/interview process, please contact Human Resources at (217) 581-3911 or eiu_employment@eiu.edu for assistance.