DOC Pontiac CC Steamfitter

Position Title: Steamfitter

Agency :  Department of Corrections 
Closing Date/Time: 08/15/2024 11:59 p.m.
Salary:   Prevailing Rate: $ 49.35 an hour. Full range $49.35 - $52.50 an hour  
Job Type:   Hourly 
County:   Livingston  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU: PR000   

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  40058 

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.  When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application.  Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility.  Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a candidate to serve as a Steamfitter to work at Pontiac Correctional Center. The ideal candidate is a team player, self-motivated, task oriented, has excellent communication skills and shows great attention to detail. This position performs skilled tasks as the journeyman level in installing, repairing, operating, altering, and maintaining air handling and heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC) equipment. Duties also include cleaning and replacing defective pipe and fittings, preparing reports of materials and supplies used and keeping inventory of materials and supplies on hand. If interested in this position, please apply according to the job posting. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs skilled tasks at the journeyman level.
2. Cleans and replaces defective pipe and fittings.
3. Prepares reports and keeps records of material and supplies used.
4. Keeps an inventory of materials and supplies on hand.
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires no formal education.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining air handling equipment, including refrigeration equipment, ice machines, etc.
2. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience working with steamfitter tools, materials, methods, and practices.
3. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience reading, interpreting, and working from plans, simple drawings, or sketches
4. Prefers certification in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
5. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience keeping records/logbook of materials and supplies used, work orders completed, and inventory of materials and supplies on hand.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
2. Requires ability to pass a drug screen.  The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
3. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion.  This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is co