BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Steamfitter

Chicago Department of Aviation

Bureau of Heating & Refrigeration Plant

Number of Positions: 1

Salary: $55.00/hour

This position is open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with PIPEFITTERS ASSOCIATION LOCAL 597 (BARGAINING UNIT #14).

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: 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

Under supervision, performs journey-level steam-fitting work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of pipes and pipe systems and related equipment, and performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties:

* Reads documents (e.g., blueprints, specifications, work orders) to assess work required and to determine the proper installation and repair methods to use

* Removes damaged, defective, or obsolete pipes and pipe systems and related equipment

* Ensures adequate supplies of tools, equipment, and materials at work sites to complete the job

* Uses tools to measure, cut, bend, weld, and thread lengths of pipe and to install and repair pipe systems

* Installs, removes, repairs, and maintains low and high pressure boilers, radiators, compressors, and pumps for steam, hot water, and heating systems

* Repairs, installs, and adjusts thermostats and pneumatic and hydraulic controls to ensure proper functioning

* Inspects and tests installed systems and equipment to ensure proper working order, detect and plug leakages, and to ensure compliance with safety and municipal standards

* Cleans and replaces worn safety valves, air vents, steam traps, pressure gauges, gaskets, filters, and fittings and related appurtenances of the piping system

* Operates specialized equipment and tools (e.g., cutters, hacksaws, torches, arc welders, threaders) to cut, weld, solder, braze, and thread pipes to specification

* Prepares work activity reports

* Loads, transports, and unloads equipment and supplies

* Cleans equipment and work sites after projects

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: O'Hare Airport

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 7:00AM-3:30PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered steam fitting apprenticeship training program and journeyman status

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable. You must also provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.

NOTE: The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA)

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

* Some positions may require certification as a Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82 subpart F of the EPA

* Some positions may require or prefer candidates to possess additional certifications (e.g., pipe welding, soldering, brazing, rigging, etc.) depending on department assignment

* Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois Driver's License

WORKING CONDITIONS

* Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

* Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust, hazardous chemicals, oily or wet environment

* Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., construction sites, heavy machinery)

* Work performed in cramped or confined locations

* Work performed above or below ground level

* Work performed using scaffolds and ladders

EQUIPMENT

* Hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver, wrench, pliers)

* Power tools (e.g., electric, pneumatic)

* Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, pads, self-contained breathing apparatus)

* Safety devices or equipment (e.g., cones, barricades, metal plates, scaffolding, ropes)

* Measuring tools (e.g., tape measure, ruler, calipers, measuring wheel)

* Standard tools and equipment of the steam fitting trade (e.g., pipe cutters, threaders, welding equipment)

* Ladders

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Substantial lifting (up to 75 pounds) is required

* Ability to stand 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 climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools

* Ability to access difficult to enter spaces (e.g., roofs, basements, tanks, field equipment, cramped quarters)

* Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete a skills assessment. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. Applicants who receive a passing score on the test will be hired in seniority and lottery/random order.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

* Experience in industrial and/or commercial HVAC as a service tech

Candidates will be invited to test via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to monitor their emails regularly after the application period closes.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on May 2, 2024