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Title: Pipefitter: CREATING POOL OF APPLICANTS FOR PERMANENT AND EXTRA HELP

Division Name: Finance and Planning

Department: Building Maintenance

Campus Location: Normal, IL

General Summary

Under direct supervision of the Pipefitter Foreman, performs skilled worked in the Pipefitter and welding trades.

Required Qualifications

1. Certificate of completion of apprenticeship as a Pipefitter under a registered Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training program

OR

Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman Pipefitter, with a minimum of 5 years of actual work in the trade, which may have included apprenticeship and/or applicable vocational training. The trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by Pipefitters, Pipefitter Welders, Refrigeration Mechanics, temperature Control Mechanics, Oil Burner Mechanics, and Leadburners.

2. Valid driver’s license.

3. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

Desired Qualifications

1. Journeyman Pipefitter and certified welder.
2. Ability to read 2" gauges on various equipment.
3. Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Communications required in person, by telephone, by email and over campus radio system.
4. Ability to comprehend verbal and written instructions and written materials.
5. Possess mathematical skills to calculate material lists and pricing.
6. Knowledge sufficient in techniques and uses of various tools associated with Heating Plant duties.

Work Hours

To be determined

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Ability to lift 80 lbs.
2. Ability to climb ladders and work at heights exceeding 30 feet;
3. Visual acuity to discern basic wiring and piping color codes;
4. Ability to gain access to and work in confined spaces;
5. Ability to speak clearly.
6. Ability to work overhead and lift weights of 60 lbs overhead for short periods of time.
7. Ability to work on knees, back or stomach in confined spaces for extended periods of time.
8. Ability to bend, crouch, and kneel.

Proposed Starting Date

To be determined

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$49.35/hour

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

PLEASE NOTE:  These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

This job posting is intended to create a pool of qualified candidates for future permanent AND Extra Help openings. There may not be an actual opening at the time of application. Regardless of your interest in full-time or Extra Help employment, your complete application will be reviewed.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. At the time of a permanent vacancy, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, may be faxed, mailed or delivered to Human Resources:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300


Extra Help:

Extra Help employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment.

Extra Help employees are paid prevailing rate per the trade. They may work full-time hours (37.5 per week) throughout their employment as Extra Help, however they are not to exceed 900 hours during each Extra Help appointment.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.