Ivh-Q Maintenance Equipment Operator

Position Overview

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 changes for 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 duties enumerated 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 maintenance and 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 or building 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:

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  • 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.