ASST CHIEF OPERATING ENGINEER

Starting Salary: $70.31 p/h Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on October 23, 2026. This position is covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with THE OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 399 (BARGAINING UNIT #12). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: chicago.taleo.net AND 1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago" 2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number') 3. Select your correct bargaining unit FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Under general supervision, assists in supervising the operation and maintenance of City buildings, institutions, or plants which operate large steam or electric pumping, power generating, incinerating, refrigeration, and heating facilities. Assigns and monitors the work activities of personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of boilers, pumps, or heating, ventilation, air conditioning refrigeration and related equipment. Inspect pumping units, electric generating units, boilers, or heating, ventilating, air conditioning refrigeration and related equipment to ascertain their working condition and determine maintenance and repair needs. Supervises and adjusts facility and equipment controls to meet varying load conditions and to promote safe, economical, and dependable operation. Supervises and participates in the starting and shutting down of major units as a safeguard to equipment. Implements safety and training programs to improve maintenance and repair skills of trades personnel. Changes and supervises the changing of charts on all recording instruments to supply data and maintain a record of operation for statistical purposes and as a guide to increase efficiency and to forecast breakdowns in equipment. Perform emergency repairs on equipment. Orders and records receipt of supplies and materials and logs repair and replacement activities performed on equipment. Receives, stores, and/or handles industrial chemicals (e.g., liquid chlorine, fluorosilicic acid, aluminum sulfate liquid), as required. Oversee and/or works with contractors performing construction work and various equipment maintenance and repair projects, as required. Additional duties may be required for this position Location: Bureau of Water Supply Days: Varies Hours: Varies THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICEMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training, and Experience Three (3) years of work experience in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers, pumping units, and related mechanical equipment, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position NOTE: A valid Stationary Engineer's license issued by the City of Chicago is required.

NOTE: Certification as a Universal technician as required by 40CFR Part 82 Subpart F of the EPA is required at the time of application.

NOTE: A valid State of Illinois Driver's License is required at the time of application.

NOTE: This position requires working with hazardous materials.

WORKING CONDITIONS: General office, industrial and plant environment. Exposure to loud noise. Exposure to extreme temperatures. Exposure to hazardous materials, chemicals, fumes or dust. Exposure to oily or wet environment. EQUIPMENT Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator). Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computers, computer terminals, hand-held computers). Two-way radio. Tools used in the repair and maintenance of heating and cooling equipment. Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, pads). Testing and monitoring equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required. Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time. Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs. Ability to move one's hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects. Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools. Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS Knowledge Advanced knowledge of : *Safety principles, methods, practices, and procedures *Use of steam, electric heating, and cooling equipment *Tools and instruments used in repairing heating and cooling equipment *Routine testing and inspection activities related to boiler operations *Operation of switches, circuit breakers, motors, and pumps Considerable knowledge of : *Building and facility maintenance and repair methods, practices, and procedures Moderate knowledge of : *Supervisory methods, practices, and procedures *Maintenance control center operations and functions SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : This position requires applicants to successfully pass a written test/skills assessment and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.