DOC Logan CC Stationary Engineer

Position Title:

Stationary Engineer

Job

Requisition

Opening Date: 05/27/2026

Closing Date: 06/09/2026 11:59 p.m.

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Class

Title:

STATIONARY ENGINEER - 42600

Skill Option:
None

Bilingual Option:
None

Salary:
Prevailing Rate:
Prevailing Rate: $10,257.30 - $10,901.10/monthly ($58.95 - $62.65/hourly)

Job Type: Hourly

Category:
Full Time

County:
Logan

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code: PR000

Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a candidate to serve as a Stationary Engineer at Logan Correctional Center. This position is responsible for operating, administering, and maintaining the Power Plant equipment. In addition, this position directs the work of fireman in installation, alteration, repair, maintenance and operation of a variety of machines and equipment, schedules building repairs and shutdowns, prepares and reviews reports, serves as designated lead worker and remains up-to-date with all rules, directives, policies and procedures.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

* Operates, administers, and maintains the Power Plant equipment under direct supervision of the Chief Stationary Engineer.

* 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.

* Schedules building repairs and shutdowns to ensure a maximum operation and the least possible emergency situations due to the shutdowns.

* Prepares mechanical reports and reviews and prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

* Serves as designated lead worker.

* Remains up-to-date with all Department Rules, Administrative and Institutional Directives, and Institutional Policies and Procedures.

* Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

* Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.

* Requires four (4) years of experience in power plant operation and in firing high pressure and/or low-pressure stationary boilers.

Preferred Qualifications

* Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC equipment.

* Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with the operation of electrical generating equipment.

* Prefers at least one (1) year of supervision directing the work of employees and/or individuals engaged in maintenance operation.

* 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 preparing reports for review.

* Prefers completion of current OSHA 10 training or higher.

Conditions of Employment

* Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.

* Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.

* This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent…