STATIONARY FIREMAN

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a candidate to serve as a Stationary Fireman to work at Stateville Correctional Center. The ideal candidate is a team player, task oriented and shows great attention to detail. This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the facility’s powerhouse. Duties include operating and maintaining boilers and furnaces. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If interested in this position, please apply according to the instructions on the job posting.

Job Responsibilities

1. Operates and maintains the facility’s powerhouse on assigned shift.
2. Conducts area checks to ensure safety and sanitary conditions of the power plant follow established standards for the agency and institution as well as federal and state standards for the operation of the boilers.
3. Prepares and submits daily reports to supervisor regarding the operation of the powerhouse and work not yet completed.
4. 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 completion of eight (8) years elementary school.
2. Requires two (2) years of experience in the operation of high-pressure stationary boilers.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

1. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience maintaining and operating boilers, vacuums, circulating pumps, water softeners and coal conveyors.
2. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience reading gauges on high pressure stationary boilers and making appropriate adjustments.
3. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and cleaning of high-pressure stationary boilers.
4. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in blowing down boilers and drums.
5. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience calculating natural gas and water consumption.
6. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience collecting data and compiling usage reports.
7. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience, both independently and collaboratively, solving complex technical issues.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.

2. Requires ability to pass a drug screen.  The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.

3. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

About the Agency

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.