Operating Engineer Group-C. Cda

Position: OPERATING ENGINEER GROUP-C. CDA 2025

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Operates and maintains high pressure boilers, steam and electric turbines, fans, air compressors, and pumps by reading gauges and adjusting valves to maintain a constant flow of water supply to the heating element
• Performs regular, scheduled maintenance on boilers and heaters to ensure that equipment is maintained in operating condition
• Inspects, maintains and repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units
• Cleans, oils, and lubricates pumps, motors, and related mechanical equipment
• Adjusts equipment, machinery, and valves to prevent malfunctions and regulates the operation of steam and water units
• Reads gauges and charts to ensure that proper speeds, pressures, and temperatures are maintained
• Regulates the appropriate level of building heat, ventilation, and air conditioning temperatures
• Visually inspects joints and pipe connections in order to identify leaks
• Replaces filters on ventilation equipment
• Reports equipment malfunctions, leaks, abnormal readings, or other equipment and facilities problems to supervisor
• Maintains general cleanliness of assigned work area
• Maintains a monthly productivity report
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A valid Stationary Engineer’s license issued by the City of Chicago is required.
• Certification as a Universal technician as required by 40
  
  CFR part 82 subpart F of the EPA.
• A valid Illinois Driver’s License is required.
• Candidates selected for hire must pass a background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).
• Candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check, a Drug Test and a Security Treat Assessment (STA).

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to extreme temperatures
• Exposure to fumes or dust
• Exposure to oily or wet environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required
• Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
• Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one’s body, arms, and/or legs
• Ability to move one’s hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects

POSITION TYPE

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

BID INSTRUCTIONS

Apply on the bid site:

• Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"
• Enter your employee  (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
• Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires candidates to PASS a skills’ assessment TEST and to answer AFFIRMATIVELY a Willingness and Ability Questionnaire in order to be considered.

• Bidders who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and PASS a skills’ assessment TEST, will be hired in seniority order and according to the CBA rules.
• NON-BIDDERS who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, PASS a skills’ assessment TEST, and answer AFFIRMATIVELY a Willingness and Ability Questionnaire, will be hired in LOTTERY ORDER.
• NOTE:
  
  You must provide your valid U.S. driver’s license at time of processing.
• NOTE:
  
  You must provide your professional license and/or training certificates at time of processing.

APPLICATION EVALUATION

Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT

TO DIVERSITY

• To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075.
• The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration.
• These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.

EEO STATEMENT

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

Final date to receive applications

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 1/04/2026.

LOCATION & HOURS

Location:

O’Hare International Airport

Hours:

40 per week
Shift/Days Off:
Vary,

Note:

Days and shifts to be covered on as needed (24/7) basis

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