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Position Title: Stationary Engineer
Job Requisition ID: 55532
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 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.
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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 lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
- This position requires the ability to work at heights, including on ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, or elevated platforms, while adhering to all safety regulations and using appropriate fall protection measures.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: See below
6am-2pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off
Headquarter Location: Logan Correctional Center 1096 1350Th St, Lincoln, Illinois, 62656
Work County: Logan
Agency Contact: Kathy Steffens
Email: Kathy.Steffens@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx