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Assistant Superintendent - Heating Plant

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Assistant Superintendent of Building Maintenance
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Posting Duration 6/17/2024 - 6/28/2024
Probationary Period 6 months

Job Description

This position will manage the 24/7 chilled water and power plant operations and personnel, university facilities mechanical systems and operations, the supervision of the operation and maintenance of all power plant equipment, building mechanical equipment, all HVAC related matters, and manage/supervise all building maintenance personnel (all trades under the Office of Energy Management Department personnel: Steam & Power Plant all levels, Water Station Operators, Building Automation Technicians, Refrigeration Mechanics, and Pipefitters). The position will work under administrative supervision from the Assistant Director, Office of Energy Management.

Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:

- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement and supplemental retirement
- Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid vacation and sick 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/


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:

A. Coursework in engineering or architecture as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
-30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
-Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
-90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
-Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

B. Work experience in the construction and maintenance of industrial, public, or institutional buildings.

2. Two (2) years (24 months) of work full time (or part time equivalent) experience in the construction and maintenance of industrial, public, or institutional buildings.

3. Additional one (1) year (12 months) of full time (or part time equivalent) supervisory experience in the construction and maintenance of industrial, public, or institutional buildings.

4. Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Possession of current/valid Building Operating Engineer license; HVAC certification/license; Boiler Operating license or other mechanical-related certifications.


Salary

$95,000-$110,000/annual


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Colette Homan
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address
Comments 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.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

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.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.