STEAMFITTER (DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) COUPE - PIPE 597 - COUNTYWIDE

Cook County•Chicago, IL

10d

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Steamfitter Foreman, the Steamfitter lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hydraulic, and steam pipeline systems. The role also maintains steam heating plants, steam power lines, pumps, and oil lines. The Steamfitter inspects work sites for obstructions and structural weaknesses and plans installation sequences to avoid obstructions and conflicts with other construction work. Other duties may be assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring a drug test as part of the pre-employment process. Selected candidates must provide original required documents within five days after receiving a written offer. The position requires moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County, and the employee must provide adequate transportation. Physical exertion includes lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving moderate to heavy objects; the classification is Very Heavy Work, involving exertion in excess of 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, or 20 pounds constantly. The role requires legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. Post-offer tests may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination. Cook County offers group and voluntary benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic term life insurance; a pension plan; deferred compensation; an employee assistance program; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; voluntary benefits; and possible eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The hourly wage is $59.50.

Requirements

Successfully complete an approved and recognized Steamfitter Journeyman Apprenticeship Program, or have five years of full-time work experience as a Steamfitter.
Hold valid Pipe Welding certification recognized by the American Welding Society.
Hold a valid driver's license and provide proof of automobile insurance.
Have thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the steamfitter trade, including tools and installing, repairing, altering, and fabricating materials to specifications.
Be able to read and accurately follow construction blueprints related to the trade.
Have welding skills and working knowledge of shop mathematics.
Be able to use hand tools and power cutting, threading, and pipe-bending equipment.
Know techniques for obtaining air- and water-tight connections, including caulking, packing, and use of gaskets.
Know piping and connections used in power, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and chlorinating systems.
Know the working properties of wrought iron, cast iron, steel, copper, brass, bronze, lead-lined pipe, and rubber-lined pipe.
Provide adequate personal transportation for moderate to extensive travel to assignments throughout Cook County.
Meet the position's physical demands, including very heavy work and lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving objects.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Pass required post-offer testing, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination.

Responsibilities

Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hydraulic, and steam pipeline systems.
Maintain steam heating plants, steam power lines, pumps, and oil lines.
Inspect work sites to determine the presence of obstructions and structural weaknesses.
Plan installation sequences to avoid obstructions and interference with other construction workers.
Perform other duties as assigned.