STEAMFITTER (Department of Facilities Management) COUPE - PIPE 597-2650 S. California Ave.

Cook County•Chicago, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Steamfitter Foreman, lays out; fabricates; assembles; installs and maintains piping systems; fixtures and equipment for steam; hot water; heating; ventilating; air conditioning; hydraulic and steam pipeline systems. Maintains steam heating plants, steam power lines, pumps and oil lines. Inspects work sites to determine presence of obstructions and structural weakness. Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved and recognized Steamfitter Journeyman Apprenticeship Program OR five (5) years of full-time work experience as a Steamfitter.
Valid certification in Pipe Welding as recognized by the American Welding Society.
Valid Driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the steamfitter trade, including the use of tools and the installation, repair, alteration, fabrication, etc. of materials according to specifications.
Ability to read and accurately follow construction blueprints pertaining to area of expertise.
Skill in welding techniques.
Working knowledge of shop mathematics.
Ability to use hand, power cutting, threading and pipe bending equipment.
Knowledge of techniques used in obtaining air and water tight connections such as caulking, packing and use of gaskets.
Knowledge of piping and connections used in power, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, and chlorinating systems.
Knowledge of the working properties of wrought iron; cast iron; steel; copper; brass; bronze; lead lined and rubber lined pipes.
This position requires 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 requires various types of physical exertion, including, but not limited to lifting, pulling, pushing and moving objects of moderate to heavy weight.

Responsibilities

Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping systems, fixtures and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, hydraulic and steam pipeline systems.
Maintains steam heating plants, steam power lines, pumps and oil lines.
Inspects work sites to determine the presence of obstructions and structural weakness.
Plans the sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and the activities of other construction workers.
Performs other duties as assigned.