DOC East Moline Maintenance Unit Stationary Fireman

Position Title:  Stationary Fireman

Agency :  Department of Corrections - East Moline Correctional Center
Closing Date/Time: 11:59 pm,  06/13/2024 
Salary:   Prevailing Rate: $47.26 an hour; Range $47.26 - $49.86 an hour  
Job Type:   Hourly 
County:   Rock Island  
Number of Vacancies:   3  
Plan/BU: PR000   

 

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.

 

Posting Identification Number  37943 

 

Position Overview

East Moline Correctional Center is seeking as skilled and reliable individual to serve as a Stationary Fireman in the facility’s Maintenance Department. The ideal candidate will have experience in the operation, maintenance, and cleaning of high-pressure boiler systems to ensure continuity of the facility’s steam source. East Moline Correctional Center offers its employees excellent benefits, including an exceptional pension plan. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs boiler operations at the facility.
2. Compiles data for daily reports.
3. Performs a variety of maintenance duties in the powerhouse.
4. Supervises individuals in custody in the performance of maintenance at the facility.
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of eight (8) years of elementary school.
2. Requires two (2) years of experience in the operation of high-pressure stationary boilers.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience reading gauges on high pressure stationary boilers and making appropriate adjustments.
2. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and cleaning of high-pressure stationary boilers.
3. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in blowing down boilers and drums.
4. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience calculating natural gas and water consumption.
5. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience collecting data and compiling usage reports.
6. Prefers at least one (1) year experience, both independently and collaboratively, solving complex technical issues.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
2. Requires ability to pass a drug screen.  The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
3. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
4. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion.  This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equit