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The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is looking for a highly energetic candidate who is self-motivated and has the working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques for operations of high-pressure coal, gas, or oil-fired boilers and how to regulate them. The incumbent in this position will also be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the HVAC system for their assigned facility. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to manage several functions and/or assigned tasks in the Engineering Department and will possess the ability to work closely with other employees in different bargaining units to maintain the upkeep of the power generating and allied machinery at IYC Lincoln. This position would be an excellent fit for someone with a passion and a strong background in maintenance.
Job Responsibility:
Starts up, regulates, repairs, and shuts down HVAC systems, including: Fan systems (fans, filter systems, and housing), air compressors, diesel engines and electrical generators, refrigeration systems, (maintenance and repair of condenser units, evaporator coils, and all associated auxiliaries), domestic hot water heating systems, life safety and building automation systems
Ensures that equipment operates safely, efficiently, and within established limits: conducts regular rounds of mechanical room(s), reads and monitors meters, gauges, computerized controls, and other instruments, checks and adjusts temperatures, pressures, water levels, humidity and airflow, and detects potential mechanical issues by observing machinery operation
Maintains mechanical room log, recording: gauge readings, utilities consumed, maintenance work performed, and other relevant data
Uses hand and power tools to perform repairs and maintenance, including: moving parts, replacing filters, replacing fan belts, and cleaning coils, checks safety devices, addresses building operational needs, and identifies and corrects any issues that arise
Conducts and records tests of water used for: domestic consumption and heat generation, and adds treatment chemicals as needed
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Requirements:
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of eight (8) years elementary school
Requires four (4) years of experience in power plant operation and in firing high pressure and/or low pressure stationary boilers
Requires the ability to pass an IDJJ/IDOC background check
Requires ability to pass a drug screen
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, requires appropriate, valid driver’s license
Requires ability to walk, climb, stand, squat, kneel, or bend for long periods of time
Requires ability to withstand exposure to loud noise, dirt, dust, fumes, and high temperatures
Nice to have:
Prefers basic understanding of electrical generating equipment, demonstrated by at least two (2) years of experience or relevant coursework
Prefers Experience maintaining operational logs or simple records for at least two (2) years