Pipefitter Foreman

Starting wage for this position is established by the prevailing rate for Jackson County. Information can be found:https://labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/conmed/current-prevailing-rates.html

Employees in this class supervise the work of pipefitters, temperature control mechanics, or other similar craft and trade personnel. They work under the general direction of a designated supervisor.directs, coordinates, and supervises the work of pipefitters, or other similar craft and trade personnel; responsible for controlling work flow, tools, equipment, and materials used on the job and information necessary for the accomplishment of work assignments;

reviews and approves the requisition of materials/equipment by assigned employees;

provides control system design and estimates of labor and materials;

participates in the management of personnel matters/activities

1. selection/hiring of employees;
2. planning and conducting training programs for assigned employees or staff;
3. evaluation and counseling of employee work performance; initiates disciplinary action as necessary;
4. time card/sheets and leave approval;
5. enforces safe working habits, including safe operation and handling of materials and equipment;

works closely with project coordinates, administration, and/or other related staff to determine and coordinate projects, estimating and controlling craft-related project costs, operational needs, troubleshooting, etc.;

may perform duties specific to and normally required in the pipefitter trade and as outlined at the lower levels of this series, including duties related to refrigeration or temperature control equipment and systems, following recognized procedures and techniques for such work;

maintains records;

performs other related duties as assigned.

1. Certificate of completion of Pipetrade apprenticeship under a registered Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training programAND four (4) years (48 months) of applicable experience.
   OR
2. Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman Pipefitter or other Pipetrade classification with a minimum of nine (9) years (108 months) 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, Sprinkler Fitters, and/or Oil Burner Mechanics.

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application:
1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.
2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.
3. Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.
4. Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves).
5. After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.
6. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from info@schooljobs.com.
7. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at sucss.illinois.gov

About Civil Service Examination/Testing: 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 application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which 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. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available. For more information visit https://policies.siu.edu/policies/employment-non-us-citizens.php