Steam & Power Plant I (0474) (Multiple Positions)

Working Position Title Steam & Power Plant I (0474) (Multiple Positions)
Classification Steam & Power Plant I
Position Number 00000474
Open Date 02/23/2024
Close Date 03/26/2024
Priority Review Date
Employee Class Staff
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Position Status Regular
FLSA Non-Exempt
Job code 4990
Union Representation Union
Union Code ENG - Intrnl Union of Oper Eng, #399
Unit/Department Heating Plant
College/Unit Facilities Management
Division Administration & Finance
Location EP
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.niu.edu/facilities/index.shtml

Overview
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in boiler room operations performing maintenance on high-pressure steam boilers. This would include routine maintenance on entire boiler structures and feed water treatment systems.

• Perform preventative maintenance on various types of equipment (including HVAC equipment), which includes lubrication, cleaning of air handling systems, and the changing of air filters.

• Receive training to prepare the individual for the duties of the Steam & Power Plant II and/or duties of the Steam & Power Plant III.

• Routine inspection and maintenance of campus infrastructure including all campus buildings, steam tunnels, and water mains.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

1. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses repair, and maintenance; power plant equipment, steam-generating equipment, and pollution-control devices.
2. Knowledge of systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
3. Ability and willingness to follow both oral and written directions.
4. Ability to work with others.
5. Ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
6. Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
7. Ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without fatiguing.
8. Ability to listen and understand information presented by others and to communicate information and ideas so others can understand.
9. Ability to work in conditions with wide variation of temperature exposure.

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)
Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)
Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)
Additional Requirements (SPS)
Preferred Qualifications (SPS)
Physical demands/requirements

• Must be able to enter (entire body) into a confined work space through an elliptical opening as small as 11 1/2" xy 16".
• Must be able to work in areas that are tight-fitting, dark, and classified by OSHA as Confined Work Spaces for periods of time without becoming claustrophobic.
• Must have the skill and agility required to work in locations up to 50 feet above the ground.
• Must have the ability to work in hazardous environments ranging from -60 degrees F wind chill to 160 degrees F for period of time, ensuring that safe work practices are always followed.
• Must have the ability to work while wearing OSHA rated PPE including air filtration respirator.
• This position also provides the physical labor for movement of equipment and commodities which include hazardous material i.e., sulfuric acid, caustic soda solution, globular bisodium sulfate and various other oxidizing agents.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 4/16/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year 1.00
Standard Hours Per Week 40.00
Working Hours 8 hours per shift. Flexibility in work shifts due to the 24/7/365 essential service of the department to the University. Shifts are bid by seniority in most cases but can be assigned when needed operationally.
Salary $48,339.20/annually
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $23.24/hourly
Earn Type Hourly

Application Procedure

1. Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates 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. Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received.
   • If eligible for Veteran's Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

2. After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register.
3. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu. Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.
4. Applicants must be a current citizen or resident of the State of Illinois to move forward in the hiring process.

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant's/employee's education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.
• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver's license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

• Click on Steam and Power Plant I for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
  • Applicants who may assume they do not meet the exact minimum qualifications are still invited to apply. Within the application documents, applicants should be sure to explain how their credentials and related qualifications address the requested minimum requirements.
• Please click on Human Resource Services - Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University's benefits package.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Special Instructions

• Resume/C.V.
• Cover Letter
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Optional: field related degrees or transcripts, certificates, or licenses.

Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/76605
Is Background Check Required? Yes
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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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