at City of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description:
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
MASON INSPECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT
Number of Positions: 4
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Salary: $9,926.80/Monthly; Grade: PR
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City’s collective bargaining agreement with BRICKLAYERS LOCAL 21 ( BARGAINING UNIT 49).
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
Under supervision, inspects sewer construction, catch basin, and drain work for conformance to approved specifications and plans, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
· Inspects sewer construction work, sewers, and related brick structures for compliance with approved plans and
specifications
· Ensures that materials used during construction meet specifications and are in accordance with municipal code
· Perform inspections of sewer outfalls as required, including occasional inspections made from a boat
· Records locations of connections to sewers and related structures from property lines for inclusion into permanent
departmental records
· Monitors and records progress of work performed by private contractors and prepares reports upon completion
· Prepares report and maintains records of inspection conducted
· Inspects underground installations and construction work by utilities to ensure that the integrity of the sewer system
is not compromised
· Reviews construction design drawings and specifications for building envelope construction requirements
· Conducts inspections on the exterior envelope, walls, windows and thermal moisture protection elements during all
phases of construction
· Inspects designated areas for excavations on private property or the public way to ensure permit requirements are
met
· Performs inspections on existing buildings and other building envelopes assets to diagnose building envelope
deficiencies
· Reports hazardous street conditions to proper authorities for further investigation
· Performs various physical tasks related to the duties of the position
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location: Varies
Days: Varies
Hours: Varies
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS
Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered bricklayer 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; Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required
· Ability to walk and stand for an extended or continuous periods of time
· Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools
· Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one’s body, arms, and/or leg
· Ability to move one’s hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects
WORKING CONDITIONS
· Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust
· Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
· Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., construction sites, heavy machinery)
· Work performed above or below ground level
NOTE: You must provide your professional license at the time of processing, if applicable.
NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S Driver’s License at time of processing.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to successfully pass skills assessment tests and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after the test results have been analyzed and compiled. The candidates that receive a passing score on the skills assessment test will be invited to interview for the position. Candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview, will be selected.
Preference will be given to external candidates possessing the following:
· 5 years of repairs, maintenance and/or installation of brick related structures
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
