Stationary Engineer Jobs

Position Overview

This Stationary Engineer operates and maintains all buildings and equipment at Logan Correctional Center. The individual in this role will direct stationary fireman, schedule building repairs and shutdowns, and prepare mechanical reports. The ideal candidate will test and record tests for water used and provide assistance in planning the institutional budget. This position will also maintain facility generators and HVAC equipment. If interested in this unique opportunity, please follow the instructions on the posting to apply. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Schedules building repairs and shutdowns to ensure a maximum operation and the least possible emergency situations due to the shutdowns.
• Directs the work of fireman in the installation, alternation, repair, maintenance and operation of boilers, furnaces, stokers, blowers, flow meters, pumps, compressors, generators, and turbines.
• Serves as designated lead worker.
• Prepares mechanical reports and reviews and prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
• Operates, administers, and maintains the Power Plant equipment under direct supervision of the Chief Stationary Engineer.
• Remains up-to-date with all Department Rules, Administrative and Institutional Directives, and Institutional Policies and Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• Prefers at least one (1) year of supervision directing the work of employees and/or individuals engaged in maintenance operation.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC equipment.
• Prefers at least one (1) year experience with repair and/or construction of buildings and/or equipment.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with the operation of electrical generating equipment.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience preparing reports for review.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included.

Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression.

The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.

Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.