CENTRAL COMPUTER FACILITY STATIONARY ENGINEER

POSITION SUMMARY

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is looking to bring aboard a Stationary Engineer for facilities within the Central Computer Facility, and other assigned facilities in the Central & Southern Region. Areas of responsibility include making 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, and 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. All are encouraged to apply.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of eight years of elementary school.
• Requires four years’ experience in power plant operation and in firing high-pressure and/or low-pressure stationary boilers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers extensive knowledge of operating chillers and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
• Prefers 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.
• Prefers working knowledge of the operation of electrical generating equipment.
• Prefers working knowledge of keeping written logs of daily operations.
• Prefers three (3) years professional experience following oral and/or written instructions effectively.
• Prefers three (3) years professional experience operating hand and power tools effectively.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of performing repairs and maintaining equipment and machinery.
• Prefers working knowledge of handling chemicals in the maintenance of systems.
• Prefers working knowledge of reading and understanding mechanical blueprints, floor plans, and technical equipment manuals.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
• Requires the ability to work shifts, including covering vacation and relief shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires possession of or the ability to obtain a valid certificate as a Universal Technician under U.S.E.P.A. Section 608 Rules.
• Requires the ability to lift and move equipment/machinery up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance).
• Requires the ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and heights up to 25 feet above ground.
• Requires the 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.
• Requires the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

ABOUT THE AGENCY

Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State’s more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable service to all Illinois citizens. The Agency’s mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees, and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.