OPERATING ENGINEER-GROUP A CDA-2024

BID ANNOUNCEMENT

NOTE TO BIDDERS: Per Contractual Bargaining Agreement, current City of Chicago employees, members of BU 12 Operating Engineers Local 399, who wish to exercise their contractual rights and bid for this position, cannot be considered for this vacancy unless at least one (1) year has passed since their most recent appointment date, at the time this posting closes.

OPERATING ENGINEER-GROUP A

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

HVAC Plant Division

Number of Positions: 3

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $59.66 HOURLY

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 11/28/2024

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

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Under direct supervision, maintains and operates high- and low-pressure boilers, motors, pumps, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Cleans, oils, and makes repairs and replacements on pumps and other mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety. Supervises and performs diagnostic and repair work on electrical fixtures and equipment. Supervises labor and trades personnel engaged in performing building maintenance activities. Reads meters and gauges at specified intervals to verify operating conditions and records readings. Requests equipment and materials needed to complete necessary repairs. Inspects fire prevention equipment for proper operation in case of an emergency. Assists with or supervises the repair and adjustment or replacement of boiler and pumping equipment. Completes time sheets and daily operating reports. Coordinates maintenance and trade personnel engaged in building maintenance activities. Maintains and wears Self Contained Breathable Air (SCBA) units used during possible HAZMAT incidents, as required. Receives, stores, and/or handles industrial chemicals (e.g., liquid chlorine, fluor-silicic acid, aluminum sulfate liquid), as required. Oversees work performed by private vendors and contractors on boilers, motors, pumps and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, as required. Maintains general cleanliness of assigned work area. Performs other related duties as required.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: O'Hare International Airport

Days: Rotating Days based on Operational needs.

Hours: Rotating Shifts 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Candidate(s) selected for hire must pass a background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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.

A valid Illinois Driver's License is required.

Must pass the basic (yellow) airfield driving test to drive in the Non-Movement areas of the airfield within 60 days of hire.

NOTE TO BIDDERS: Per Contractual Bargaining Agreement, current City of Chicago employees, members of BU 12 Operating Engineers Local 399, who wish to exercise their contractual rights and bid for this position, cannot be considered for this vacancy unless at least one (1) year has passed since their most recent appointment date, at the time this posting closes.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires Bidders to take a skills assessment test with multiple components. BIDDERS who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and PASS the skills assessment test with multiple components, will be INTERVIEWED. Selected bidders will be hired in seniority order and according to C.B.A rules.

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. 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 nor employment with the City of Chicago.

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

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

The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.

Candidate(s) selected for hire must pass a background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 11/28/2024