What are the responsibilities and job description for the STATIONARY ENGINEER position at illinois?
Job Requisition ID: 45867
Opening Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date/Time: 04/11/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: STATIONARY ENGINEER - 42600
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,862.32 - $10,257.30 per month ($56.68 - $58.95 per hour)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: PR000
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 45867
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired is seeking to hire a Stationary Engineer to perform preventive and repairs on mechanical areas at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired. This position performs repairs on mechanical areas, including but not limited to, HVAC, domestic water, sewers, power plant equipment, generators, dietary equipment, etc. The Stationary Engineer monitors and adjusts all aspects of the HVAC system daily and serves as a liaison. This job position maintains daily logs and prepares reports on gauge readings, fuel consumed, power generated, maintenance work performed and similar information and conducts daily testing of boiler water and pool water.
Essential Functions
- Performs preventive maintenance on mechanical areas, including but not limited to HVAC, domestic water, sewers, power plant equipment, generators, dietary equipment, etc.
- Monitors and adjusts all aspects of the HVAC system daily.
- Performs repairs on mechanical areas, including but not limited to, HVAC, domestic water, sewers, power plant equipment, generators, dietary equipment, etc.
- Serves as a liaison.
- Maintains daily logs and prepares reports on gauge readings, fuel consumed, power generated, maintenance work performed and similar information.
- Conducts daily testing of boiler water and pool water.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of eight (8) years elementary school.
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Requires four (4) years of experience in power plant operation and in firing high pressure and/or low pressure stationary boilers.
- Requires possession of or the ability to obtain a valid certificate as a Universal Technician under USEPA Section 308 Rules.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to perform the physical functions and tasks associated with engineering including but not limited to overhead work, ladder climbing, squatting, kneeling, bending and walking.
- Requires the ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. independently and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
- Requires the ability to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers and agency supplied material/equipment (i.e. cell phone, etc.).
- Requires a valid appropriate driver’s license and the ability to travel.
- Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois law.
- Upon employment, employee will be subject to Tuberculin (TB) Skin Test.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm Tuesday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm Saturday; 30 minute paid lunch
Support Services/Power Plant
Work Location: 658 E State St, Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
Support Services – Power Plant
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
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A Pension Program
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Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
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3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
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12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
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10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
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Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
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13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
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Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
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12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
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Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
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Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
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Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
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GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
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5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
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Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Salary : $57 - $59
