FOREMAN OF ELECTRICAL MECHANICS

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Office of Public Safety Administration

Number of Vacancies: 1 (Additional vacancies 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 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 134 (BU #32).

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEE AND WANT TO EXERCISE YOUR CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS TO BID, YOU MUST APPLY ON THE BID ONLY SITE AT: www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS

(Once the website opens, scroll down and click on the button titled "Bid Opportunities.")

IN ADDITION, 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.

Under general supervision, supervises journey-level electrical mechanics engaged in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical wiring systems and equipment found in municipal buildings, airports, water purification plants, and substations, and performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties:

* Studies blueprints, specifications, and work orders and inspects work sites to assess installation, repair work, and maintenance required, determine equipment and materials needed, and plan work processes.

* Prepares cost estimates of labor, materials, equipment, and manpower needed to complete installation and repair jobs.

* Plans, assigns, and schedules electrical jobs based on established priorities and the availability of resources.

* Orders materials, equipment, and supplies and coordinates delivery to work sites.

* Supervises work in progress to ensure efficiency, timeliness, and adherence to safety procedures.

* Inspects completed jobs for compliance with specifications, established quality standards, and applicable municipal codes.

* Assists in performing complex electrical jobs.

* Trains staff in work and safety procedures and evaluates their performance.

* Works with other trades at job sites to ensure efficiency of operations.

* Approves employee time records.

* Maintains work records and prepares project status reports.

* Tests new work equipment and makes recommendations for possible acquisition

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.

Location: Radio Shop 9160 S. LAKESHORE DRIVE (Will vary based on business need)

Hours: Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (May vary depending on business need)

Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

Rate of Pay: $61.11/hr

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered electrical mechanic apprenticeship training program and journeyman status, plus two years of journey-level electrical mechanic work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

Equivalencies:

* I have at least nine years of journey level experience as an electrical mechanic. OR

* I have successfully completed a U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship training program as an Electrical Mechanic and have journeyman status, PLUS I have at least two years of journey level work experience as an electrical mechanic. OR

* I have successfully completed an industry or company sponsored apprenticeship training program as an electrical mechanic, PLUS I have at least four years of journey level work experience as an electrical mechanic.

NOTE: These positions require a valid State of Illinois Driver's License. You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.

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.

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.

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

City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59 pm Central Standard Time (CST). Applications for this position will be accepted from November 7, 2024 until 11:59 pm Central Standard Time (CST) on November 21, 2024. No exceptions will be made.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor