Pipefitter (Refrigeration Mechanic) Sub-Foreperson

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Urbana, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Employees at this level perform skilled work recognized in the pipefitter trade and assist in the supervision of work for an assigned group of pipefitters, or other similar craft and trade personnel. They work under the direction of a designated supervisor.

Requirements

• Certificate of completion of Pipetrade apprenticeship under a registered Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training program AND two (2) years (24 months) of applicable experience.
• OR Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman Pipefitter or other Pipetrade classification, with a minimum of seven (7) years (84 months) of actual work in the trade, which may have included an apprenticeship and/or applicable vocational training.
• The trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by Pipefitters, Pipefitter Welders, Refrigeration Mechanics, Temperature Control Mechanics, Sprinkler Fitters, and/or Oil Burner Mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Assists the primary supervisor in the direction and assignment of work for pipefitters and other similar craft and trade personnel.
• Provides training and instruction in various phases of the work performed, and operation of equipment and systems.
• Reviews and approves the requisition of materials/equipment by assigned employees.
• May tag and store material as necessary.
• Coordinates and arranges for utility outages.
• Performs duties specific to and normally required in the pipefitter trade and as outlined at the lower level of this series, including duties related to refrigeration equipment and systems, following recognized procedures and techniques for such work.
• Acts for primary supervisor during absences.
• Assists supervisor in his/her duties which may include: acquisition of tools, equipment, and supplies; safety procedures; inspection of work; determining personnel matters (such as job progress, schedule changes, time sheet review, and work performance).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed