DOC Stateville CC Stationary Engineer - Chief

Job Requisition ID: 55478 
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: 05/18/2026, 11:59pm
Agency: Department of Corrections - Stateville CC
Class Title: STATIONARY ENGINEER-CHIEF - 42610 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Prevailing Rate $11,539.68 - $12,254.82 per month ($66.32 - $70.43 per hour)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Will
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 illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors 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, title 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 Department is seeking a well-qualified individual to serve as Stationary Engineer-Chief at Stateville Correctional Center. The ideal candidate will work to ensure that the staff supervised provide proficient and timely attention to the maintenance operational needs of the facility. Preparation of various reports will require attention to accuracy and detail, and the candidate will be essential in overseeing the needs and feasibility of major repairs or new construction at the facility. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Manages, coordinates, and administers all phases of the physical operations at Stateville Correctional Center including emergency, security and preventative maintenance and utility distribution systems.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Advises administration on need and feasibility of major repairs, new construction and large equipment purchases.
• Prepares maintenance cost reports, requisitions, personnel reports, monthly, semi-annual and annual reports.
• 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 seven (7) years of experience in the operation of a commercial or institutional power plant or as a skilled craftsman in the mechanical or building trades.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least five (5) years of working experience implementing principles, practices and methods used in the operation of high-pressure