IVH-Q MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

State of Illinois; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Health insurance

Pension Plan

Job summary

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Maintenance Equipment Operator to maintain, repair, and operate automotive equipment and to transport residents for recreation and tours. Under supervision, you will perform semi-skilled tasks related to vehicle maintenance and ensure safe operation.

Minimum qualifications include high school completion and one year of relevant maintenance experience. A valid class B CDL is preferred; background check, drug screen, CPR certification, and travel may

Qualifications

• Requires high school completion or equivalent.
• One year of experience in semiskilled mechanical/manual tasks in maintenance/operation of automotive equipment.
• Preferred: knowledge of automotive machinery and ability to operate maintenance equipment.
• Must possess a valid commercial driver's license - class B.
• Must pass background check, drug screen, pre-employment physical, CPR certification.
• Willingness to travel with overnight stays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and repair automotive maintenance equipment under supervision.
• Perform brake repairs, tune-ups, oil changes on facility vehicles.
• Monitor and schedule repairs for electrical equipment and machinery.
• Transport residents by bus to locations for recreation and sightseeing tours.
• Perform other duties as required within the scope of the job duties.

Job description

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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $ 7,071/ monthly; Full Range $7,071 - $8,841 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC019 Downstate (All counties other than Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, & Will counties) Teamsters
Work Hours: 10:30am-7:00pm Thurs-Mon
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 1707 N 12Th St, Quincy, Illinois, 62301
Work County: Adams

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to hire a Maintenance Equipment Operator. Under direct supervision, this position performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair and operation of automative and related equipment. Operates automotive and related equipment in the transportation of materials and supplies. Transports members by bus for recreation and tours.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision of the Chief Stationary Engineer, performs a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks involving the operation and repair of automotive and related maintenance equipment in the area of transportation of materials, food, and supplies to various areas of the facility and any other destination.
• Performs maintenance of equipment to keep in operational order such as brake repairs, electronic ignitions,heating and air conditioning systems, exhaust system, tune up procedures, timing procedures, etc. and oil changesfor the various facility vehicles.
• Monitors and schedules operating repairs of any electrical equipment or machinery requiring attention.
• Transports residents by bus too various locations for recreation and sightseeing tours.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the dutiesenumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
• Requires one (1) year's experience in performing a variety of semiskilled mechanical and manual tasks in the maintenanceand operation of automotive or related maintenance equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers working knowledge of automotive and related machinery and equipment and one or more of the mechanical orbuilding trades.
• Prefers working knowledge and ability to use tools and perform semiskilled manual work.
• Prefers the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Prefers working knowledge and ability to prepare routine reports including written logs of hours of services, bill of lading,etc.
• Prefers extensive knowledge in the operation of maintenance or other automotive equipment.
• Prefers experience operating vehicles with both manual and automatic transmissions.
• Prefers experience in the operation of maintenance or other automotive equipment.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a background check.
• Requires the ability meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires the ability pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Requires the ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires the ability attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires appropriate, valid commercial driver’s license - class B.
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• On-call and overtime are a condition of employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, and may be required to work alternating weekends.
• 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 Veteran Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.

Benefits Package

The Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs offers a robust benefit package including:

• Flexible work schedules in many program areas (where applicable)
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).