Power Plant Engineer 3

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Cherokee (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement plans

FSAs

Life insurance

EAP

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Cherokee Mental Health Institute, seeks a Power Plant Engineer 3 for a full-time schedule (Tuesday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.). Responsible for diagnosing problems, repairing power plant equipment, operating boilers, and supporting grounds maintenance on the Cherokee campus.

Knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems is required. Applicants will need to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time experience operating, maintaining, and repairing steam boilers, HVAC, or related power plant equipment.
• Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems with power plant equipment and make repairs to boilers and auxiliary systems.
• Operate and maintain boilers and generate power during outages.
• Assist with grounds maintenance including snow removal and general campus upkeep.

Skills

Power plant engineering

Boiler operation

HVAC

Electrical systems

Job description

Job Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI) is seeking a Power Plant Engineer 3 to join our team! This is a full-time position with a Tuesday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. schedule.

The Power Plant Engineer 3 diagnoses problems relating to equipment malfunctions, makes mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs to power plant equipment and auxiliary systems, and operates and maintains boilers that support the Cherokee campus. This position is also responsible for operating generators for the Institute’s electrical power in the event of loss of utilities and helping with grounds maintenance including snow removal. The successful candidate will have knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems.

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

CMHI provides active inpatient treatment to adults in need of acute psychiatric care. The facility offers several services including individualized treatment plans. Support for patients with special education needs to continue their education is provided, and individuals are encouraged to collaborate with staff members in formulating their own plan. Medication, group counseling, and activities therapies might be included as well. For more CMHI info: https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/specialty-care-facilities/cherokee-mental-health-institute

Benefits Of Joining CMHI

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!


• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation(96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).


• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).


• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.


• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.


• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.


• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

Cherokee Highlights

CMHI is located in Cherokee, a city of approximately 5,000 set in the beautiful Little Sioux River Valley in Northwest Iowa. Residents enjoy fishing and canoeing on the Little Sioux River which winds through town providing a backdrop to a well-developed parks and trails system. In addition, Cherokee has over 1,000 acres of land devoted to parks and outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and horseback riding. Cherokee is the home of the first accredited museum and planetarium in Iowa, Sandford Museum and Planetarium, established in 1951. Cherokee may be the smallest town in the world to have its own symphony orchestra! This 60-member orchestra has been referred to as the "best kept secret in Northwest Iowa".

Cherokee is home to Western Iowa Tech Community College and 1 hour or less from other educational institutions including Morningside College, Northwestern College, Buena Vista University, and Dordt College. This quintessential Iowa town is 1 hour from Sioux City and 2 hours from Omaha. Check out these 10 Reasons to Move to Iowa .

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with "lived experience" and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired - Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Experience equal to three years of full-time work in the operation, maintenance and repair of steam generating boilers, centralized air-conditioning or electrical power generating equipment and auxiliary systems;


• OR


• an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours of accredited coursework from a military school or recognized trade or vocational school in power plant engineering principles including the operation, maintenance and repair of steam boilers for each year of the required experience to a maximum substitution of one year;


• OR


• employees with current continuous experience in the state Executive Branch that includes experience equal to one year of full-time experience as a Power Plant Engineer 2.

Additional Qualification Requirements

Within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority, certain employees in this class may be required to obtain a Fire Sprinkler Installer and Maintenance License in accordance with Chapter 100D, Iowa Code. Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required certification, license and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.