PLUMBER

State of Illinois•Kankakee, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Stationary Engineer Chief, performs journey level work in the installation, maintenance and repair of sanitary fixtures, sewage systems, performs remodeling, renovation and maintenance of plumbing systems. Requires ability to lift and carry heavy loads up to 75 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of high school.
Requires possession of a current valid plumber's license issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekend and holidays.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Responsibilities

Makes regular inspections of structural facilities or equipment, reads blueprints for specifications of particular work assignments for projects on going at the Shapiro Center and makes recommendations for needed repairs and replacement of materials and systems based on reading and interpreting systems from plans, drawings or inspections.
Performs journey level work in the installation, maintenance and repair of sanitary fixtures, sewage systems, performs remodeling, renovation and maintenance of plumbing systems.
Maintains a supply of tools, materials and equipment necessary for the job and reports repairs and replaces various types of equipment as necessary for the safe operation of the Shapiro Center.
Instructs, guides and directs semi-skilled and unskilled workers, trade helpers and contractual vendors in performing or assisting with plumbing and similar tasks such as digging trenches and backfilling operations for broken water mains.
Maintains and prepares records and reports relative to the plumbing system at the Shapiro Center necessary or as requested.
Performs other duties as required or assigned that are within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)