Plumber (department Of Facilities Management) Coupe - Plmbr 130- 2650 S. California

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

Under the supervision of the Plumber Foreman, performs highly skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems.

Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Studies and makes necessary modifications to building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required, sequence of installations and efficient design and use of materials.

Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications


* Successful completion of an approved and recognized apprenticeship program attaining Journeyman status as a Plumber is required.

-OR-


* Five years full-time work experience as a Plumber is required.
-AND-


* Licensure as a Plumber by the State of Illinois -OR- City of Chicago is required.


* Possession of a valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualificatio ns


* Successful completion of the Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA) 30-hour course in Construction, Safety and Health is preferred.

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.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work.

They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.



*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


* Thorough and extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and technologies relative to plumbing construction, installation, and repair.


* Knowledge of the working properties of various materials such as brass, lead, galvanized iron, steel, and nonmetals (clay, plastic) as they relate to plumbing fixtures and systems.


* Knowledge of ci...