DOC HILL CC STEAMFITTER

Position Title: Steamfitter

Job Requisition ID: 51536 
Closing Date: 12/09/2025 11:59 p.m.
​Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: STEAMFITTER - 42800 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Prevailing Rate: $8,091/month. Full range $8,091 - $8,536.44/month
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Full Time 
County: Knox
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: PR000
Merit Comp Code: 

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

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Position Overview

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. 

Essential Functions

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires experience necessary to qualify as a journeyman steamfitter.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 an