Maintenance Equipment Operator

Maintenance Equipment Operator - # 39241

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Hines, IL, US, 60141

Job Requisition ID: 39241

Opening Date: 08/06/2024

Closing Date: 08/19/2024

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $6,563 - $8,205 per month ($78,756 - $98,460 per year) 

Job Type: Salaried Full Time  

County: Cook 

Number of Vacancies: 2

Plan/BU: HR001

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. 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 Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 39241

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Maintenance Equipment Operator for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois to receive day-to-day guidance from the Chief Stationary Engineer. Makes routine trips such as mail runs. Keeps simple records of trips including mileage, times, and whereabouts. Keeps assigned equipment in operational order by making simple repairs and adjustments to equipment/vehicles. Operates mowing equipment, tractors, and similar maintenance equipment in the performance of groundskeeping tasks. Keeps vehicles clean and neat inside and out. Travels in performance of job duties.

Job Responsibilities

1. Drives facility vehicles, including vans, cars, and trucks, for transporting patients and employees provides transportation for escorted patients trips including doctor’s appointments, hospital visits, community activities, special events and other similar events.
2. Makes routine trips such as mail runs.
3. Keeps simple records of trips including mileage, times, and whereabouts.
4. Keeps assigned equipment in operational order by making simple repairs and adjustments to equipment/vehicles. 
5. Utilizes Class B CDL License while operating maintenance equipment such as trucks, tractors, automobiles, busses, snowplows, and mowing equipment. 
6. Operates mowing equipment, tractors, and similar maintenance equipment in the performance of groundskeeping tasks. 
7. Attends and actively participates in all mandatory training.
8. Keeps vehicles clean and neat inside and out.
9. 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 the completion of high school. 
2. Requires one-year experience in performing a variety of semi-skilled mechanical and manual tasks in the maintenance and operation of automotive or related maintenance equipment. 

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
2. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
3. Requires a valid Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) Class B. 
4. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
5. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

 *All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:  various shifts, see below: 

(1 vacancy) 7:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday

(1 vacancy) 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday

Engineering
Work Location: 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141 

Division of Mental Health

Madden Mental Health Center

Support Services - Engineering
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Social Services 

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program

Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

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, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link:  https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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