MAINTENANCE WORKER POWER PLANT

State of Illinois•Park Forest, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Maintenance Worker (Power Plant) for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to receive day to day guidance from the Chief Stationary Engineer. Monitors electrical power related to the output of heating and air-conditioning units and maintains records. Assists Stationary Engineer’s in cleaning motors and changing filters as necessary. Makes minor repairs such as repacking bearing of motors and oiling/lubricating electrical equipment and appliances including refrigeration systems.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
Requires one year of experience performing a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks.

Nice To Haves

Requires valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
Requires the ability to crawl into small spaces.
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.

Responsibilities

Acts as general assistant to stationary engineer, rendering help in the operation, installation, repair and maintenance of all plant equipment.
Repairs and maintains all equipment and fixtures of the facility.
Operates coal conveyor, front end loader and mechanical equipment in unloading coal and removing ashes from boiler pits, fills coal hoppers in power plant and operates coal conveyor.
Performs emergency repairs on equipment fixtures essential to the comfort and safety of residents and staff.
Assists engineering staff with inspecting control boards in plant mechanical room equipment including air handlers, circulating pumps, radiant heat pumps humidifiers, pneumatic distribution system and electrical panels and makes minor repairs; maintains log sheet of gas and electricity used.
Maintains and checks chemical analysis of water used in the drinking water system, HV AC systems and adds appropriate chemicals to maintain property chlorine concentration in the water systems.
Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)