Stationary Engineer

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking a Stationary Engineer to operate and maintain high pressure steam boilers and campus HVAC systems. You will work under supervision to ensure reliable heating and mechanical services across university facilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant maintenance experience, and a valid Illinois driver’s license. The position is on-site with evening hours and pre-employment physicals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience maintaining and operating steam and power plant equipment.
• One year of work experience at or near the next lower level of the series.
• Valid State of Illinois driver's license.
• Must complete post-offer pre-employment physical.

Responsibilities

• Repair, operate, and maintain high pressure steam boilers and equipment in the Heating Plant.
• Maintain, repair, and operate HVAC and building mechanical systems campus-wide.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Comparable prior role experience

Driver's license

Vocational training

Computer operation

People skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Stationary Engineer
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Building Maintenance

Job Summary

Under direct supervision from a Steam and Power Plant V or IV, performs skilled work in the repair, operation and maintenance of high pressure steam boilers and equipment in the Heating Plant. Maintains, repairs, and operates HVAC and building mechanical systems throughout all of the campus facilities.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$45.28 per hour

Required Qualifications

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Two (2) years (24 months) of experience in the maintenance and operation of steam and power plant equipment.
• 3. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience comparable to the next lower level of the series.
• 4. Valid State of Illinois driver's license.
• 5. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Vocational training in general science and physics.
• 2. Computer Operation knowledge.
• 3. Ability to work with a wide variety of University personnel.
• 4. Ability to organize and plan.
• 5. Ability to resolve problems and follow-up with outcome.

Work Hours

Sunday - Thursday; 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (off Friday/Saturday)

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• 1. Ability to lift 100 pounds.
• 2. Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• 3. Ability to climb, bend, crouch, kneel, and reach overhead.
• 4. Visual acuity to discern basic wiring and piping color code.
• 5. Work in confined spaces.
• 6. Work in both hot or cold environments, exposed to the elements.
• 7. Ability to speak and hear clearly.

Proposed Starting Date

October/November 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Special Instructions for Applicants

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

DD214 (if applicable) may be faxed, mailed, or delivered to Human Resources prior to the deadline on the posting in order to receive the maximum eligible points:

Fax: [phone], Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

This position is represented by Local 399.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at [phone].