IVH-Q MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR at State of Illinois

Quincy, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Dec, 25

Salary

8542.0

Posted On

21 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Automotive Maintenance, Mechanical Skills, Manual Labor, Equipment Operation, Repair Skills, Transportation, Electrical Equipment, Vehicle Operation, CPR Certification, Report Preparation, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Time Management, Attention to Detail

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Agency : Department of Veterans' Affairs Posting ID: REQ 49413 Closing Date: 10/2/2025Salary: $6,832-$8,542monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $6,832/Monthly County: Adams Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: RC019 Downstate (All counties other than Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, & Will counties) Teamsters This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Essential Functions Under direct supervision of the supervisor, 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 systems, tune up procedures, timing procedures 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) years’ experience in performing a variety of semiskilled mechanical and manual tasks in the maintenance and operation of automotive or related maintenance equipment. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of automotive and related machinery and equipment and one or more of the mechanical or building trades. Requires working ability to use tools and perform semiskilled manual work. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Requires ability to prepare routine reports including written logs of hours of services, bill of lading, etc. Extensive knowledge in the operation of maintenance or other automotive equipment. Experience operating vehicles with both manual and automatic transmissions. 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 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. 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 jo b description. Work Hours: 10:30a.m. - 7:00p.m. Thur-MonWork Location: 1707 N 12th St, Quincy, Illinois, 62301Quincy Veterans Home Agency Contact: IDVA.HR.APPLICANTS@ILLINOIS.GOV Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support This position does not contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs). About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Veterans 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. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Responsibilities

The operator performs semi-skilled manual tasks involving the operation and repair of automotive and related maintenance equipment. They also transport residents and monitor equipment repairs as needed.