STEAMFITTER

City of Chicago, IL • Chicago, IL

35d

About The Position

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training, and Experience Successful completion of a U.S. Department of Labor registered steamfitting/pipefitting apprenticeship training program and journeyman status, OR Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable: o Successful completion of an industry or company sponsored apprenticeship training program in steamfitting/pipefitting, PLUS at least two (2) years of journey level work experience as a steamfitter/pipefitter o Six (6) years of journey-level steamfitter/pipefitter work experience Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications Some positions may require certification as a Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82 subpart F of the EPA Some positions may require or prefer candidates to possess additional certifications (e.g., pipe welding, soldering, brazing, rigging, etc.) depending on department assignment Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois Driver's License PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Substantial lifting (up to 75 pounds) is required Ability to stand for extended or continuous periods of time Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools Ability to access difficult to enter spaces (e.g., roofs, basements, tanks, field equipment, cramped quarters) Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment SELECTION REQUIREMENTS This position requires candidates to pass a job knowledge/skills assessment. Qualified bidders will be hired in seniority order. Applicants who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in a lottery/random order. For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor Nov 20, 2025, 12:00:00 AM

Requirements

• Successful completion of a U.S. Department of Labor registered steamfitting/pipefitting apprenticeship training program and journeyman status, OR
• Successful completion of an industry or company sponsored apprenticeship training program in steamfitting/pipefitting, PLUS at least two (2) years of journey level work experience as a steamfitter/pipefitter
• Six (6) years of journey-level steamfitter/pipefitter work experience
• Some positions may require certification as a Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82 subpart F of the EPA
• Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois Driver's License
• Substantial lifting (up to 75 pounds) is required
• Ability to stand for extended or continuous periods of time
• Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs
• Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools
• Ability to access difficult to enter spaces (e.g., roofs, basements, tanks, field equipment, cramped quarters)
• Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment
• Pass a job knowledge/skills assessment

Nice To Haves

• Some positions may prefer candidates to possess additional certifications (e.g., pipe welding, soldering, brazing, rigging, etc.) depending on department assignment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees