at City of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
SHEET METAL WORKERJob Number:376657
Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Sheet Metal Worker
Department of Assets, Information and Services
Division of Fleet Services
Number of Positions: 2
These positions are open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Sheet Metal Workers - Local 73 (Bargaining Unit 41). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: 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
Under supervision, performs journey level sheet metal work in the fabrication, installation, and repair of sheet metal materials and parts, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning duct systems and gutters, 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 * Fabricate, install, and repair heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning duct systems in city facilities
* Responsible for fabrication layout
* Ensures adequate supplies of tools, equipment and materials are at work sites to complete jobs
* Makes calculations and uses measuring devices for layout work
* Cuts, bends, and shapes out pieces using power and machine tools
* Inspects the accuracy and quality of fabricated parts and makes necessary adjustments to finish products using shears, grinders, and buffers
* Fastens pieces of sheet metal including seams and joints with welds, bolts, cement, rivets, or other connecting devices to make duct work and other products
* Installs sheet metal parts and products, lifting and setting parts in place, joining them end to end, and making connections with other units
* Drills holes and installs brackets and metal hangers to hang and secure sheet metal parts to ceilings or walls
* Operates specialized equipment including hacksaws, punch and drill presses and welding equipment to fuse, cut, alter, and install parts
* Positions assigned to fleet service garages fabricate sheet metal parts for vehicles such as fire trucks, police vehicles and refuse trucks; install, repair, modify and replace parts including Advanced Life Support (ALS) supply boxes, camera brackets, cab steps and doors, and body panels; uses various welding processes including MIG, TIC, Arc and Oxy-acetylene welding
* Prepares work activity reports
* Loads, transports, and unloads equipment and supplies as required
* Erects scaffolds to perform sheet metal work above ground level as required
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location: Vary
Days: Vary
Hours: Vary
Salary: $49.10/hour
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered sheet metal apprenticeship training program and journeyman status; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required
* Ability to stand and walk 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 operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment
* Ability to tolerate heights while working
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
These positions require applicants to complete a written test / skills assessment. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. Bidders will be hired in seniority order. Applicants will be hired in lottery order.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Fabrication experience
Welding experience
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
City of Chicago Department of Human Resources
Brandon Johnson, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner
Applications for this position will be accepted from May 19, 2023, until 11:59 pm CST on June 2, 2023
Job Posting:May 19, 2023, 5:00:00 AM|Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External:Jun 3, 2023, 4:59:00 AM
BU:41|Salary:$49.10/hourPay Basis:Yearly
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
