STATIONARY ENGINEER

Stationary EngineerWe continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents ? Additional Documents section for each application. 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To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.Date: Oct 2, 2026 Location: Centralia, IL, US, 62801 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: STATIONARY ENGINEER - 42600 Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10,565.28 - $10,988.10 per month ($60.72 - $63.15 per hour) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 3 Bargaining Unit Code: PR000 Merit Comp Code: Work Hours : (1 vacancy) Swing Shift Friday - Tuesday; 30-minute paid lunch. Week 1 7:00am - 3:00pm; Week 2 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Week 3 11:00pm - 7:00am (1 vacancy) Swing Shift Wednesday - Sunday; 30-minute paid lunch. Week 1 7:00am - 3:00pm; Week 2 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Week 3 11:00pm - 7:00am (1 vacancy) Swing Shift Sunday - Thursday; 30-minute paid lunch. Week 1 7:00am - 3:00pm; Week 2 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Week 3 11:00pm - 7:00amHeadquarter Location : 1535 W Mccord St, Centralia, Illinois, 62801 Division of Developmental Disabilities Murray Developmental Center Trades Work County : ClintonThis 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.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 Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Stationary Engineer for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois to receive day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer. Installs, maintains, performs preventative maintenance, cleaning and trouble shooting and repairs the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) operational systems, boilers, furnaces, high pressure coal, gas or oil fired boilers, fire tube low pressure boilers and auxiliaries, stokers, blowers, flow meters, pumps, fans, belts, filters, compressors, generators, turbines, diesel engines, building automation systems, humidifiers, chillers, steam absorb chiller, cooling towers, refrigeration (including Chlorofluorocarbon systems), electrical and computerized comfort control systems, ventilating and air handling unit temperature control systems, etc. 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 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. Assists other facilities and centers within the Central/Southern Region in the installation, maintenance, and repair of various mechanical systems. Travels in performance of job duties.Essential Functions Receives day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer at the Murray 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 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. Maintains the powerhouse log. Observes and listens to the performance of various machineries to detect mechanical problems. Assists other facilities and centers within the Central/Southern 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 completion of high school. Requires four (4) years of experience in power plant operation and in firing high pressure and/or low-pressure stationary boilers.About the Agency The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.Application Instructions If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Detailed application instructions can be found in the Current Employee Guide at Application Procedures or by logging in to the career portal for State employees and viewing the instructions on Completing the Electronic Application. Non-State employees: Detailed application instructions can be found in the External Applicant Guide at Application Procedures or from Illinois.jobs2web.com – click Application Resources in the footer of every page of the website. Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of the 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 via the Employee Login link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon to sign in to their career portal. Non-State employees should click the Sign Up link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon to sign in to an existing external account or to create a new external account. 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