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.Position Overview: The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Stationary Engineer for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to receive day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Stationary Engineer Chief. Maintains and repairs various mechanical systems and auxiliary and powerhouse equipment for the Elgin Mental Health Center. Installs, maintains and repairs the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) operational systems. Makes rounds of buildings' boiler and mechanical rooms at regular intervals. Makes and records tests of water used for consumption or for generating steam and hydraulic hot water and chilled water systems. Reports complaints and emergency calls to supervisor. Travels in performance of job duties.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 values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.