Architectural Iron Worker (coupe-archt Irn Wkr 63) 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

Repairs and maintains items in the County Jail and Criminal Court Building and elsewhere in facilities throughout
the Cook County criminal justice system such as tools, equipment, cell doors, fire escapes, vaults, safes, laundry
equipment, guard towers, and exterior doors.

Replaces steel plates, grills, bars, armor glass, gates, and doors.
Maintains and repairs security locks and assists the Master Locksmith as needed.

Inspects and approves work done
by Architectural Iron Contractors on Jail and Court Building property.

Assists in the installation, maintenance, and
repair of overhead rolling shutter doors, vertical lifts, slides, loading dock lifters and platforms and related
equipment.

Minimum Qualifications



* Successful completion of an approved and recognized Architectural Iron Worker Journeyman apprenticeship program OR



* Five (5) years' of full-time work experience as an Iron Worker is required.



* Valid Certification in Welding as recognized by the American Welding Society 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:


* Skill in using tools such as electric welder, cutting and welding torch, drill press, hand drill, etc.


* Working knowledge of detention locking systems, preferably the Folger/Adams System and/or similar security
locking systems, or possession of such experience and skills as readily lend themselves to requiring such knowledge
and skills in a relatively short time.


* Skill in the maintenance, repair, construction and operation of materials and equipment such as overhead rolling
shutter doors, vertical lifts, slides, loading dock lifters and platforms, cell doors, vaults, security locks, etc.


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