Pipe Coverer (department Of Facilities Management) - Coupe Heat And Frst-17 - Countywide

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Installs insulating materials around steam, water, and air pipes.

Repairs insulation on steam and cold water pipes, hot water tanks, sterilizers, boilers, and air conditioning ducts.

Works in cooperation with Steamfitters and Plumbers, following up on their duties by installing insulating materials.

Installs fire protection systems by filling openings with fire-resistant materials.

Minimum Qualifications


* High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Certificate is required.


* Licensed Journeyman level Pipe Coverer status is required.


* Currently licensed as an initial asbestos worker or supervisor by the Illinois Department of Public Health or any authority having jurisdiction to issue asbestos workers' licenses is required.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS



* Skills and experience equivalent to a Journeyman level Pipe Coverer.


* Ability to provide for the maintenance and repair of all pipe covering in County institutions.


* Ability to work with Steamfitters and Plumbers by installing insulating materials.


* Ability to remove asbestos and other hazardous waste material.


* Thorough knowledge of insulating methods and procedures.


* Working knowledge of tools, materials and equipment.


* Knowledge of blueprints and safety procedures.


* Skilled at fabricating and installing commercial and industrial insulation on heating, ventilation, steam generation, process piping, plumbing systems and soundproofing systems.

Please contact BHR.WorkforceStrategy@cookcountyil.gov for inquiries about this position.

Physical Requirements

Very Heavy Work

Very Heavy work involves exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently...