STATIONARY ENGINEER

Stationary Engineer

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Date: Jun 11, 2026 Location: Dwight, IL, US, 60420 Opening Date: 06/16/2026 Closing Date: 06/30/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: STATIONARY ENGINEER - 42600 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10,257.30 - $10,667.94 per month ($58.95 - $61.31 per hour) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Livingston Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: PR000 Merit Comp Code: This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. 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. 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.

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Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Stationary Engineer for the Fox Developmental Center located in Dwight, Illinois to receive day to day guidance and assignments from Chief Stationary Engineer. Installs, maintains, and repairs various mechanical systems and auxiliary powerhouse equipment within the Fox Developmental Center. 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. Tests and records water used for consumption or used for other systems and adds appropriate chemicals as needed for proper maintenance of systems. Confers with tenant agencies to resolve problems related to building services. Travels in performance of job duties.

Essential Functions Receives day to day guidance and assignments from Chief Stationary Engineer. 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. Tests and records water used for consumption or used for other systems. Confers with tenant agencies to resolve problems related to building services. Installs, maintains, and repairs various mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning of systems and equipment. Completes all mandatory training for Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Fox Developmental Center for compliance with all regulations for Mental Health Centers. 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 (8) years of elementary school. Requires four (4) years of experience in power plant operation and in firing high-pressure and/or low-pressure stationary boilers.

Preferred Qualifications Four (4) years of specialized experience in the operation of high-pressure/low-pressure coal, gas or oil-fired boilers and their apparatuses. Three (3) years of specialized experience in water treatment and various chemicals, used in boiler systems. Three (3) years of specialized experience diagnosing problems in mechanical, electrical, heating and air conditioning/HVAC systems. Three (3) years of professional experience directing the work of employees and outside contractors engaged in the operation and maintenance of technical stationary engineering power plant building systems. Three (3) years of experience taking utility readings, logging records, ensuring maintenance schedules are followed, reviewing and actioning maintenance reports for technical stationary engineering power plant building systems. Three (3) years of experience diagnosing building and mechanical issues, recognizing potentially dangerous situations and implementing appropriate emergency responses. Three (3) years of specialized experience in public health Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and building codes of technical stationary engineering power plant building systems. Three (3) years of experience following and expressing complex ideas clearly both orally and in written form in the field of technical stationary engineering power plant building systems.

Conditions of Employment Requires possession of a valid certificate as a Universal Technician under U.S.E.P.A. Section 608 Rules* or the ability to obtain such certificate within 6 months of employment. *The possession of a valid certificate as a Universal Technician under U.S.E.P.A. Section 608 encompasses positions which perform refrigeration/air-conditioning work that has the possibility of release of chlorofluorocarbons into the atmosphere. Requires the ability to perform various tasks such as lifting and moving equipment/machinery up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance). Requires ability to utilize agency supplied equipment (i.e., cellphone, pager, etc.). Requires an appropriate, valid driver's license and an ability to travel. Requires the ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Work Hours: 8:00a-4:00p; Sunday-Thursday; off Friday-Saturday; 30-min paid lunch Engineering Department Headquarter Location: 134 W Main St, Dwight, Illinois, 60420 Fox Developmental Center Support Services Work County: Livingston Agency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Social Services

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