Architectural Iron Worker (COUPE-ARCHT IRN WKR 63) COUNTYWIDE

Cook County•Chicago, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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).
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.