Steamfitter (department Of Facilities Management) Coupe - Pipe 597-2650 S. California Ave.

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 general direction of the Steamfitter Foreman, lays out; fabricates; assembles; installs and maintains piping systems; fixtures and equipment for steam; hot water; heating; ventilating; air conditioning; hydraulic and steam pipeline systems.

Maintains steam heating plants, steam power lines, pumps and oil lines.

Inspects work sites to determine presence of obstructions and structural weakness.

Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications



* Successful completion of an approved and recognized Steamfitter Journeyman Apprenticeship Program OR, Five (5) years' full-time work experience as a Steamfitter is required.


* Valid certification in Pipe Welding as recognized by the American Welding Society is required.


* Valid Driver's license and proof of automobile insurance 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.

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 comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the steamfitter trade, including the use of tools and the installation, repair, alteration, fabrication, etc.

of materials according to specifications.


* Ability to read and accurately follow construction blueprints pertaining to area of expertise.


* Skill in welding techniques.


* Working knowledge of shop mathematics.


* Ability to use hand, power cutting, threading and pipe bending equipment.


* Knowledge of tech...