OPERATING ENGINEER-GROUP A

City of Chicago

OPERATING ENGINEER - GROUP A

 

 

 

BID ANNOUNCEMENT

 

 

 

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEE AND WANT TO EXERCISE YOUR CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS TO BID, YOU MUST CHECK THE BOX ON THE CAREERS APPLICATION TITLED "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY", CORRECTLY ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT. 

 

YOU MUST USE THE EMPLOYEE NUMBER FOUND ON THE UPPER LEFT-HAND CORNER OF YOUR PAY CHECK STUB LABELED "PAYEE/EMPLOYEE NUMBER."

 

(NO OTHER FORMAT OR SYSTEM CAN BE USED TO OBTAIN YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER). 

 

 

 

FAILURE TO CHECK THE "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY" BOX, ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION. 

 

 

 

This position is covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with the INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS UNION, LOCAL 399 (BARGAINING UNIT 12).  Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position. 

 

 

 

Number of Openings:  3

 

 

 

Chicago Department of Aviation

 

Location: O'Hare International Airport

 

Hours: 40 per Week

 

Shift/Days Off: Varies

 

 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

 

• Under direct supervision, maintain and operate high and low pressure boilers, motors, pumps, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems

   

• Clean, oil, and make repairs and replacements on pumps and other mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety

   

• Supervise and perform diagnostic and repair work on electrical fixtures and equipment

   

• Supervise labor and trades personnel engaged in performing building maintenance activities

   

• Read meters and gauges at specified intervals to verify operating conditions and record readings

   

• Request equipment and materials needed to complete necessary repairs

   

• Inspect fire prevention equipment for proper operation in case of an emergency

   

• Assist with or supervises the repair and adjustment or replacement of boiler and pumping equipment

   

• Complete time sheets and daily operating reports

   

• Coordinate maintenance and trade personnel engaged in building maintenance activities

   

• Maintain and wear Self Contained Breathable Air (SCBA) units used during possible HAZMAT incidents, as required

   

• Receive, store, and/or handle industrial chemicals (e.g., liquid chlorine, fluorosilicic  acid, aluminum sulfate liquid), as required

   

• Maintains general cleanliness of assigned work area

   

• Oversee work performed by private vendors and contractors on boilers, motors, pumps and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, as required

   

• Other related duties as required

   

Note: Hours and days will vary according to operational needs on a 24/7 basis.

 

 

 

 

 

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

 

Two years of work experience in the operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers, pumping units, and related mechanical equipment.

 

A valid Illinois Driver's License is required.

 

A valid Stationary Engineer's license as issued by the City of Chicago is required.

 

Certification as a Universal technician as required by 40CFR part 82 subpart F of the EPA. 

   

Must pass Basic Airfield Driving Test within 6 months of hire

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.  You must also provide your valid U.S. Driver's License at time of processing. 

 

 

 

NOTE:  To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience.  You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties.  (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.)  If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position.  There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields. 

 

  

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 move one's hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects

   

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

 

 

 

This position requires applicants to:  1)  successfully pass a written test / skills assessment with a proposed minimum score to be determined based on standard statistical analysis of test results, and  2)  complete an interview. 

 

 

 

Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled.  The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

 

 

 

Evaluation:  Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant.  No second party applications will be accepted. 

 

 

 

An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.

 

 

 

If you are disabled and require a reasonable accommodation to file your application, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312-744-4976, TTY: 312-744-5035.  You will be required to provide information regarding your request. 

 

 

 

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

 

                                                                                                                                                  

 

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment and Military Friendly Employer

 

City of Chicago                                                           Department of Human Resources

                                                                                                                                                            Rahm Emanuel, Mayor                                                  Soo Choi, Commissioner

 

 

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