GLAZIER-COUPE-GLAZ 27 (DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) COUNTYWIDE
About The Position
Plans and carries out the installation and repairs of windows, doors, display cases, firehose cabinets, glass shelving, partitions, fixtures, or other surfaces such as interior walls, or table tops. Reviews blueprints for specific information pertaining to various types of materials required for glazing such as wood, metal, steel, iron, aluminum sash, beveled glass, lead glass, protection glass, plate glass windows, wire glass, ribbed glass, ground glass, colored glass, figured glass, tempered and laminated glass, different types of insulating glass units, fiber glass, plastic, flat or corrugated, all types of opaque glass, and mirrors. May perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate and Four (4) years of full-time work experience in the glass/glazing field OR Successful completion of an approved and recognized apprenticeship program or equivalent pursuant to attaining Journeyman status as a Glazier.
- 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 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).
- Thorough and extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, tools, equipment, materials, and techniques of the Glazier's trade.
- Skill in reading and following blueprints, sketches and other types of specifications.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Skill in the use and operation of hand and power tools.
- This position may require moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County, for which the employee must provide his or her own adequate means of transportation.
- This position occasionally requires various types of physical exertion including, but not limited to climbing, lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving moderate to heavy weight.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Installation and repairs of windows, doors, display cases, firehose cabinets, glass shelving, partitions, fixtures, or other surfaces such as interior walls, or table tops.
- Reviews blueprints for specific information pertaining to various types of materials required for glazing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- Voluntary Benefits
- You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
