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City of Chicago PLUMBER in Chicago, Illinois

Description:

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PLUMBER

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

In-House Construction Division

Bureau of Bridges

Number of Positions: 1

This position is open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with the Chicago Journeyman Plumbers Local 130 (Bargaining Unit 16). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS:

Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

The Department of Transportation is seeking a Plumber to perform journey-level plumbing work in the installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems including municipal water distribution and sewer systems, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Reads blueprints, specifications, and work orders to assess work required and to determine installation and repair methods to use.

· Removes and replaces damaged, defective, or obsolete piping and plumbing fixtures.

· Ensures adequate supplies of tools, equipment, and materials needed to complete jobs at work sites.

· Uses tools (e.g., saws, pipe cutters) to measure, cut, bend, and thread lengths of pipe needed for installation and repair work.

· Repairs and replaces valves, water meters, buffalo boxes, hydrants, and related equipment found in water distribution and sewer systems.

· Repairs broken water main and sewer pipes by locating leaks, replacing damaged pipe, and reconnecting length of pipe with appropriate fittings.

· Installs new water and drainage lines in municipal buildings and connects to outside water/sewer lines, ensuring pipes are properly sized, anchored, and supported.

· Maintains plumbing systems, opening, and cleaning clogged drainpipes and traps, installing, and replacing plumbing fixtures, and repairing broken pipes, valves, and water leaks.

· Operates specialized equipment and tools including pipe threaders, rudders, pipe cutting machines, and cutting torches.

· Prepares work activity reports.

· Loads, transports, and unloads equipment and supplies as required.

· Cleans equipment and work site after repairs as required.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

NOTE: RESUMES, CERTIFICATES, VALID JOURNEYMAN CARD, AND DRIVER’S LICENSE MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION.

Location: 3124 S. Sacramento

Days: Monday- Friday

Hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Salary: $56.80/hour

Application Period: 4-22-24 to 5-6-24

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications:

· A combination of education, training and experience suitable to obtain a plumber’s license as issued by either the State of Illinois or the City of Chicago.

· A valid plumber's license issued by either the State of Illinois or the City of Chicago is required.

· Current, valid U.S. driver’s license.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

· A valid plumber’s license issued by either the state of Illinois or the City of Chicago is required.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position does not require a test or interview. Bid applicants will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement . External 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.

Preference will be given to external candidates possessing the following:

  • Journey level work experience with commercial plumbing and service work.

  • City of Chicago Plumber’s License

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

Department of Human Resources

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 5/06/2024.

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