VENTILATION AND FURNACE INSPECTOR

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Ventilation / Furnace Inspector

Department of Buildings

(Ventilation and Furnace Inspections)

Number of Positions: one (1)

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $10,218 / monthly

This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS, LOCAL UNION 73 (BU#41). Only employees currently 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

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 06/25/2026

Under general supervision, reviews building plans and specifications and conducts inspections of heating, ventilating, and related mechanical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to ensure compliance with applicable provisions of the Chicago Construction Codes, adopted standards, and approved permit documents; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Reviews plans, drawings, and construction specifications for warm-air heating and mechanical ventilation systems submitted in support of building permit applications to determine compliance with applicable code requirements.
• Conducts field inspections of new and existing heating and mechanical ventilation systems to verify compliance with approved permit plans, construction specifications, applicable codes, and industry standards.
• Inspects construction sites to verify that required permits have been obtained and that work is being performed by properly licensed and registered contractors.
• Examines materials, equipment, and methods of installation to ensure compliance with approved plans, manufacturer specifications, and applicable code requirements.
• Investigates complaints and responds to inquiries regarding heating and mechanical ventilation systems and related code requirements.
• Interprets and explains applicable code provisions, inspection findings, and corrective actions to contractors, property owners, tenants, design professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Identifies code violations and issues correction notices, citations, and other enforcement actions as authorized.
• Conducts follow-up inspections to verify that cited violations have been corrected and that installations comply with applicable code requirements.
• Maintains accurate inspection records, prepares reports, and documents inspection findings and enforcement actions.
• Provides testimony in Circuit Court proceedings regarding inspection findings, code violations, and enforcement actions.
• Works collaboratively with other City departments, agencies, and stakeholders on matters involving heating and mechanical ventilation systems.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 2045 West, Washington Blvd

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Successful completion of a US Department of Labor-registered sheet metal apprenticeship training program and journeyman status, OR

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are available:

o Successful completion of an industry or company-sponsored apprenticeship training program in the sheet metal trade, plus two (2) years of journey-level work experience in the sheet metal trade

o Six (6) years of journey-level experience in the sheet metal trade

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualification

* A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

* Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability

WORKING CONDITIONS

* General office environment

* Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

* Exposure to loud noise, fumes, or dust

* Exposure to extreme temperatures

* Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., construction sites)

* Work performed above or below ground level

* Work performed using scaffolds and a ladder

Educational & Employment Verification:

Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired, you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your education and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diplomas must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) who possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees' benefits, please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure, visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources 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 or 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.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor