**Description:** **BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT** **Plumber** **DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT** **Bureau of Operations and Distribution** **Number of Positions: 1** **(** **Additional** **vacancies possible pending budget approval)** This position is open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with THE CHICAGO JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS UNION 130 (BARGAINING UNIT #16). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position. **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, performs journey-level plumbing work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems including municipal water distribution and sewer systems, and performs related duties as required. **DUTIES** • Reads blueprints, specifications, and work orders to assess work required and to determine installation and repair methods to use. • Removes and replaces damaged, defective, or obsolete piping and plumbing fixtures • Ensures adequate supplies of tools, equipment, and materials needed to complete jobs at work sites. • Uses tools (e.g., saws, pipe cutters) to measure, cut, bend, and thread lengths of pipe needed for installation and repair work. • Repairs and replaces valves, water meters, buffalo boxes, hydrants, and related equipment found in water distribution and sewer systems. • Repairs broken water main and sewer pipes by locating leaks, replacing damaged pipe, and re-connecting length of pipe with appropriate fittings. • Install new water and drainage lines in municipal buildings and connect to outside water/sewer lines, ensuring pipes are properly sized, anchored, and supported. • Maintains plumbing systems, opening, and cleaning clogged drainpipes and traps, installing and replacing plumbing fixtures, and repairing broken pipes, valves, and water leaks. • Operates specialized equipment and tools including pipe threaders, rodders, pipe cutting machines, and cutting torches. • Prepares work activity reports. • Loads, transports and unloads equipment and supplies as required. • Cleans equipment and work site after repairs as required. • Performs related duties as required. NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class. Additional duties may be required for this position. **Location:** Various sites (Bureau of Operations and Distribution) **Days Off:** Varies **Shift:** Varies **Hours:** Varies **Lunch:** ½ hour THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE **PREFERENCE** • A valid driver’s license **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** _Education, Training, and Experience_ • A combination of education, training, and experience suitable to obtain a plumber’s license as issued by either the State of Illinois or the City of Chicago. _Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications_ • A valid plumber's license issued by either the State of Illinois or the City of Chicago is required. **Qualifications:** **Qualifications - External** A combination of education, training, and experience is suitable to obtain a plumber’s license as issued by either the State of Illinois or the City of Chicago. A valid plumber's license issued by either the State of Illinois or the City of Chicago is required. **SELECTION REQUIREMENTS** This position does not require a test or interview. Applicants who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in a lottery/random order. Bid applicants will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement. **NOTE:** This position requires candidate(s) to complete a Willing and Able questionnaire. Candidate(s) who affirmatively answer the Willing and Able questionnaire will be evaluated for further consideration. **WORKING CONDITIONS** • Exposure to outdoor weather conditions • Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust, oily or wet environment • Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., construction sites) • Work performed in cramped or confined locations • Work performed above or below ground level. **EQUIPMENT** • Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves) • Safety devices or equipment (e.g., cones, barricades, metal plates, scaffolding, ropes) • Measuring tools (e.g., tape measure, ruler, calipers, measuring wheel) • Standard tools and equipment of the plumbing trade (e.g., hammer, screwdriver, saw, pipe cutter, threader, welding equipment, rodding equipment, torches) • Two-way radio. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** • Heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds) is required • Ability to walk and stand for extended periods • 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 access difficult to enter spaces (e.g., roofs, basements, tanks, field equipment, cramped quarters) • Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS** _Knowledge_ _Moderate knowledge of:_ • Plumbing principles, theory, methods, and procedures • Plumbing repair and maintenance procedures • Plumbing equipment and properties and characteristics of plumbing materials • Applicable hand and power tools • Plumbing safety and code standards, including OSHA standards • Applicable safety principles, methods, practices, and procedures • Use of safety equipment and protective gear _Knowledge of applicable City and department policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and ordinances._ _Skills_ · ACTIVE LEARNING - Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making · ACTIVE LISTENING - Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to · understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times · CRITICAL THINKING - Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems · EQUIPMENT SELECTION - Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job Abilities • COMPREHEND ORAL INFORMATION - Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences • SPEAK - Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand • RECOGNIZE PROBLEMS - tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong • REASON TO SOLVE PROBLEMS - Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense _Other Work Requirements_ • PERSISTENCE - Persist in the face of obstacles on the job • INITIATIVE - Demonstrate willingness to take on job challenges • STAMINA - Demonstrate energy and stamina to accomplish work tasks • DEPENDABILITY - Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability and fulfill obligations • ATTENTION TO DETAIL - Pay careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks **_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 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. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview or employment with the City of Chicago. **_Education & Employment Requirements and Verification:_** You must provide information about your educational background and work experience including job titles, dates of employment (month/year), and specific job duties on your resume and/or application as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. ‘Acting Up’ cannot be considered for current City employees. Please attach all applicable transcripts, diplomas, licenses, and/or certificates as outlined on the job posting for the position you are applying for. The initial evaluation will be based on information provided and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. Employment applications lacking the required documentation will not be considered. For information regarding the required attachments, please review the description section of the job posting. Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history. If you received your degree internationally, you will be required to provide a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired. **_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 to be referred to departments for consideration. 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 honor the commitment of our veterans, the City of Chicago has amended city ordinance 2-74-020 to bolster the hiring preference for individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces and were discharged or released therefrom under Honorable Discharge or General Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions). The City of Chicago further recognizes an individual who has completed the term of their initial contract as a Reservist or member of the National Guard and is actively serving in good standing. Veterans who claim Veteran’s preference must submit the following at the time of onboarding: DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that must show the Veterans’ character of service upon discharge. If an individual is still in the Reserve or National Guard, a letter from the Commanding Officer, Unit Representative, or Personnel Staff Officer (S-1) stating the individual is serving in “good standing” and has completed the first term of their initial contract. In order to receive the veteran's preference, candidates must answer “yes” to the question on the online application that asks, “Have you been discharged or released therefrom the United States Armed Forces under Honorable Discharge or General Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions) OR have you completed the term of your initial contract as a Reservist or member of the National Guard and are actively serving in good standing AND do you wish to be considered for a Veteran’s preference in hiring with the understanding that you must provide the required documentation at the onboarding stage AND if you cannot produce the required verification your conditional offer may be revoked?” In addition, you must provide documentation to verify your military service at the time of on-boarding. Veterans who claim Veteran’s preference must submit the following at the time of onboarding: DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that must show the Veterans’ character of service upon discharge. If an individual is still in the Reserve or National Guard, a letter from the Commanding Officer, Unit Representative, or Personnel Staff Officer (S-1) stating the individual is serving in “good standing” and has completed the first term of their initial contract. If an individual indicates they are a veteran but fails to provide required documentation at the time of onboarding the conditional offer of employment may be rescinded. To promote the social and economic well-being of residents in socio-economically disadvantaged areas which are disproportionately impacted by low household income, high poverty, and high levels of unemployment, the City of Chicago has amended city ordinance 2-74-075 to include a hiring preference for residents of socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. Under section 2-92-390 of the municipal code, the Commissioner of Planning and Development is authorized to designate socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. These designations will be used to provide residents from within these areas a hiring preference. Unless otherwise prohibited by the hiring plan, collective bargaining agreement, federal state, or local law and subject to the availability of eligible applicants, each referral list for a covered position shall include 25% of eligible applicants who are residents of socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. FAIR CHANCE HIRING EMPLOYER: The City of Chicago is committed to being a Fair Chance Hiring employer. We value applicants with diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. Having a criminal history, including prior incarceration, arrest(s), and/or conviction(s) does not automatically disqualify you from employment with the City of Chicago. If you receive a conditional offer of employment, the City will conduct a background check. The resulting report will be used to conduct an individualized assessment to determine if the nature of any prior conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have been selected. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. **_Residency Requirement:_** All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City upon their start date as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required. **_Employee Vaccination Requirement:_** City of Chicago employees must, as a condition of employment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective October 15, 2021. This Policy applies to all City employees. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable City processes. For more information on the vaccine policy please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/supp\_info/city-of-chicago-employee-vaccination-policy.html **_Reasonable Accommodation:_** If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 or disabilityaccommodations@cityofchicago.org. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request. **_Salary and Benefits Information:_** For more information regarding compensation with the City of Chicago, please visit:https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp\_info/JobClassification/2023\_2024\_Classification\_and\_Pay\_Plan.pdf For more information regarding benefits please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.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** **Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on 11/04/2024**