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Title: Stationary Engineer
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Building Maintenance

Job Summary

Under direct supervision from a Steam and Power Plant V or IV, performs skilled work in the repair, operation and maintenance of high pressure steam boilers and equipment in the Heating Plant. Maintains, repairs, and operates HVAC and building mechanical systems throughout all of the campus facilities.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$40.75/hour

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Two (2) years (24 months) of experience in the maintenance and operation of steam and power plant equipment.
3. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience comparable to the next lower level of the series.
4. Valid driver's license.
5. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Vocational training in general science and physics.
2. Computer Operation knowledge.
3. Ability to work with a wide variety of University personnel.
4. Ability to organize and plan.
5. Ability to resolve problems and follow-up with outcome.

Work Hours

3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Ability to lift 100 pounds.
2. Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
3. Ability to climb, bend, crouch, kneel, and reach overhead.
4. Visual acuity to discern basic wiring and piping color code.
5. Work in confined spaces.
6. Work in both hot or cold environments, exposed to the elements.
7. Ability to speak and hear clearly.

Proposed Starting Date

October 2023

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

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Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

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Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, may be sent by fax, mailed or delivered to Human Resources by the deadline date indicated on the posting.

Fax: (309) 438-0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

This position is represented by Local 399.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.