DOC HILL CC STEAMFITTER

State of Illinois•Galesburg, IL

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a candidate to serve as a Steamfitter to work at Hill Correctional Center. This position is responsible for cleaning and replacing pipe fittings, repairing, installing, and maintaining high and low pressure steam lines, repairing and maintaining refrigeration equipment/HVAC equipment, refrigerant piping, pneumatic piping and controls for condensers and evaporators. The successful candidate will also supervise and train unskilled workers and individuals in custody while enforcing and maintaining security, safety, and custodial measures. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Requirements

Requires experience necessary to qualify as a journeyman steamfitter.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
Must possess a valid certificate of a Universal Technician under the USPEA Section 608.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least seven (7) years of experience working with the tools, materials, methods, practices, and limitations of the trade.
Prefers at least seven (7) years of experience using tools and equipment used in the trade.
Prefers at least seven (7) years of experience applying the principles of the trade.

Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on the facility's air handling units.
Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on the facility's cooling equipment, i.e., walk-in freezers, walk-in coolers, and refrigeration units.
Maintains and repairs all boilers, pumps, chillers, heat pumps, conventional air conditioning units, and associated HVAC equipment and duct and piping systems.
Enforces and maintains security, safety, and custodial measures.
Maintain and repair the liquid transmission systems on the heating and air conditioning system.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan - vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
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)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources