OPERATING ENGINEER-GROUP C

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Operating Engineer - Group C

Chicago Department of Aviation

Heating and Refrigeration Section

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $56.68 p/h

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on December 4, 2024.

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 PAYCHECK 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.

These positions are open to the public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with the INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS UNION, LOCAL 399 (BU #12).

Under immediate supervision, operates and maintains steam turbine and electric motor-driven pumps, high pressure boilers, fans, and heating and air conditioning units in City buildings, water purification plants, heating and refrigeration plants, and pumping stations, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Operates and maintains high pressure boilers, steam and electric turbines, fans, air compressors, and pumps by reading gauges and adjusting valves to maintain a constant flow of water supply to the heating element
• Performs regular, scheduled maintenance on boilers and heaters to ensure that equipment is maintained in operating condition
• Inspects, maintains and repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units
• Cleans, oils, and lubricates pumps, motors, and related mechanical equipment
• Adjusts equipment, machinery, and valves to prevent malfunctions and regulates the operation of steam and water units
• Reads gauges and charts to ensure that proper speeds, pressures, and temperatures are maintained
• Regulates the appropriate level of building heat, ventilation, and air conditioning temperatures
• Visually inspects joints and pipe connections in order to identify leaks
• Replaces filters on ventilation equipment
• Reports equipment malfunctions, leaks, abnormal readings, or other equipment and facilities problems to supervisor
• Maintains general cleanliness of assigned work area
• Maintains a monthly productivity report
• Other related duties as assigned

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

Location: O'Hare International Airport

Hours: 40 per week

Shifts/Days Off: Vary, Holidays and Weekends.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A valid Stationary Engineer's license 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to extreme temperatures
• Exposure to fumes or dust
• Exposure to oily or wet environment

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

NOTE: The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

NOTE: Must obtain airfield certification within six months of hire.

NOTE: This position is subject to work off hour shifts as required 24/7/365.

NOTE: This position requires a VALID LICENSE at the time of hire.

NOTE: Must pass the basic (yellow) airfield driving test to drive in the non-movement areas of the airfield within 60 days of hire.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires bidders/applicants to complete a skills test. Bidders/Applicants who successfully pass the skills test will be hired in seniority order if bidders or lottery/random order if external candidates.

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.

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.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor