• Job Description

  Req#: 39360

  Agency: Department of Human Services

  Opening Date: 07/05/2024
  Closing Date/Time: 07/18/2024
  Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,484.74 - $9,864.06 per month ($54.51 - $56.69 per hour)
  Job Type: Salaried
  County: Cook
  Number of Vacancies: 6
  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.

  Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

  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 to 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. An employee desiring to transfer to the same position classification within the same Agency to a different geographical location shall file a request to transfer. The transfer form must be uploaded to the Additional Documents section of your application.

  Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

  Posting Identification Number 39360

  Position Overview

  The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Stationary Engineer for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois to receive day to day guidance and assignments from Chief Stationary Engineer. Maintains and repairs various mechanical systems and auxiliary and powerhouse equipment within Madden Mental Health Center. Makes rounds of buildings, mechanical rooms at regular intervals to assess the operation and efficiency of machinery and equipment to detect potential mechanical problems. Records tests of water for domestic water systems, mechanical closed loop hot water, chilled water systems and condenser tower systems, adds appropriate chemicals for proper maintenance of systems. Confers with tenant agencies that occupy space at Madden Mental Health Center to resolve problems related to building services.

  Job Responsibilities

  1. Receives day to day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer.
  2. 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.
  3. Makes and records tests of water used for domestic water systems, mechanical closed loop hot water, chilled water systems and condenser tower systems and adds appropriate chemicals for proper functioning of systems and adds appropriate chemicals for proper maintenance of the systems.
  4. Confers with tenant agencies to resolve problems related to building services.
  5. Observes and listens to the performance of various machineries to detect mechanical problems.
  6. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

  Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of eight (8) years of elementary school.
  2. Requires four (4) years of experience in power plant operation and in firing high pressure and/or low- pressure stationary boilers.

  Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires stationary engineer license certificate for the City of Chicago.
  2. Requires possession or the ability to obtain a valid (CFC) certificate as a Universal Technician under U.S.E.P.A.
  3. Requires the ability to perform various tasks such as lifting and moving equipment/machinery up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance).
  4. Requires an appropriate, valid driver's license and the ability to travel.
  5. Requires working rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
  6. Requires the ability to handle chemicals in the maintenance of systems.
  7. Requires the ability to utilize agency supplied equipment (i.e., cellphone, blackberry, pager, etc.).
  8. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
  9. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
  10. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

  * All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

  Work Hours: Various shifts, see below.

  (1 vacancy) 7:00am - 3:00pm Sunday - Thursday

  (1 vacancy) 7:00am - 3:00pm Tuesday - Saturday

  (1 vacancy) 3:00pm - 11:00pm Monday - Friday

  (1 vacancy) 3:00pm - 11:00pm Thursday - Monday

  (1 vacancy) 11:00pm - 7:00am Wednesday - Sunday

  (1 vacancy) 11:00pm - 7:00am Monday, Tuesday; 7:00am - 3:00pm Friday; 3:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday, Sunday

  Engineering
  Work Location: 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141

  Division of Mental Health

  Madden Mental Health Center

  Trades
  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:

  • 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)

    • Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

  • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

  • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

  • 10 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)

  • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

  • 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.

  Prevailing rate employees desiring to transfer to the same position classification within the same Agency to a different geographical location shall file a request to transfer. Prevailing Rate Transfer Request Form: https://work4.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/work/documents/pdfs/emp-transferprevailingrate.pdf

  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

• About the company

  The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.

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