Stationary Engineer Chief

About the role

The Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Services is seeking a Stationary Engineer Chief to direct the physical operations of its laboratory, including the building, grounds and parking areas. The position supervises the daily work of maintenance staff and coordinates repairs, construction and equipment acquisitions with vendors and utility providers. It is a full-time, salaried union position in Chicago, Illinois, with a Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Direct the physical operations of the laboratory, including building, grounds and parking areas.
• Supervise the daily operations of subordinate staff.
• Schedule meetings with vendors, utility companies and ISP management to plan repairs, construction and equipment purchases.
• Develop and oversee the preventative maintenance functions of the laboratory.
• Investigate specialized problems to eliminate or alleviate hazardous conditions in the facility.
• Maintain the inventory log of equipment, tools and supplies.

Required profile

• High school level education.
• Seven years of experience operating a commercial or institutional power plant or as a skilled craftsman in the mechanical or building trades.
• A City of Chicago Stationary Engineer license.
• Valid driver's license, and successful completion of random alcohol and drug screens, a background investigation and a polygraph.
• Ability to give credible courtroom testimony and to follow police ethical standards and policies.

Preferred qualifications

• Five years of experience with gas or oil-fired boilers and appurtenances.
• Five years of experience with refrigeration and air conditioning.
• Experience in water and sewage treatment, and in diagnosing problems in mechanical, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems.
• Experience directing maintenance work and writing clear reports.
• Experience responding to emergencies around mechanical systems and equipment.

What we offer

• Health, life, vision and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension plan, deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• 12 paid sick days, 10-25 paid vacation days and 13-14 paid state holidays.
• Three paid personal days pro-rated by start date.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application system; paper applications are not accepted. The position is fully in the office.