Power Plant Apprentice

Salary : $50,000.00 Annually

Location : Wheaton, IL

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 24-00114

Department : Facilities Management Department

Opening Date : 10 / 21 / 2024

Closing Date : 11 / 1 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Central

Hours : Monday - Friday first shift including weekends and holidays as needed. Second and / or third shift work will be required to fully learn the job duties, specific work schedules will be mutually agreed to.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Power Plant Apprentice within the DuPage County Facilities Management Department.

The role of the Apprentice is to learn all the skills and competencies associated with the operating of the DuPage County Power Plant.

This position is included in the Bargaining Unit of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 399 and is open to existing Bargaining Unit Maintenance Technicians in accordance with the bargaining agreement.

The selected candidate will need to complete the minimum coursework required to obtain a Stationary Engineer's license.

DuPage County is an equal opportunity employer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include :

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair on a variety of mechanical equipment
• Assist with preventative maintenance and repair of the Power Plant, the tunnel, and County owned or leased facilities, and related Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment
• Move supply items to and from storage areas, racks, or shelves, provide assistance in checking equipment operation for proper functioning
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance, perform scheduled rounds, and record pertinent readings and data to ensure a safe and efficient operation
• Perform painting and simple plumbing and electrical repairs
• Inspect building structures and / or equipment
• Shadow the assigned Stationary Engineer and perform work as directed

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience :

• A High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year experience in maintenance and repair
• A valid Illinois Driver's License in good standing

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Use of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment for this position frequently includes working near moving mechanical parts, in precarious places, with fumes or airborne particles, in cramped or confined spaces, and with potential hazards of high temperature hot water / steam, and chemicals.

DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union.

Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions.

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Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

This position requires that you possess and maintain in good standing a valid Illinois Driver's License. Do you possess this requirement?

No, but I possess a valid driver's license within another State and am able to obtain a valid Illinois Driver's License within 90 days of employment.

Are you currently employed with DuPage County as a Maintenance Technician?

Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation?Heavy Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Use of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

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