Pipefitter Foreperson

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 6,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Pipefitter Foreperson responsible for overseeing pipefitter operations. This role includes supervising employees, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining shop standards. Applicants must have a certificate in Pipetrade and relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive benefits portfolio

Qualifications

• Must possess a current valid driver's license.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, and blueprints.
• Thorough knowledge of pipefitter heating systems.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and assign work to pipefitter personnel.
• Maintain records of work, materials, and training.
• Ensure compliance with safety and university standards.

Skills

Supervision

Knowledge of safety procedures

Leadership

Electrical systems

Education

Certificate of completion of Pipetrade apprenticeship

Journeyman Pipefitter qualification

Job description

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Facilities & Services

• Directly supervise, provides leadership, and assigns work to pipefitter sub-foreperson and pipefitter and pipefitter apprentices, assigned to the pipefitter shop to be completed in accordance with prioritized needs and schedules. Plans and organizes the pipefitter maintenance and alteration work performed by the pipefitter sub-foreperson, pipefitters, pipefitter apprentices, and other assigned personnel. Assists with estimates by providing labor and material costs for assigned projects which may include departmental charge-out, maintenance repairs, and preventative maintenance. Works closely with the work management center, project coordinators, engineering, and building maintenance. Monitors schedule and controls craft-related costs.
• Monitors work performance of assigned personnel and ensures satisfactory work quality and completion requirements are being met. Monitors work to ensure compliance with prevailing codes and university facilities standards as well as correct procedures and techniques. Visits job sites to ensure satisfactory work quality and completion requirements are being met.
• Maintains records of work completed, material purchasing, overtime lists, and training records. Verifies and approves mobile timekeeping and/or timecards.
• Participates in schedule review meetings with the work management center. Participates in multi-craft work order review meetings with shop forepersons and building maintenance supervision.
• Responsible for tools, equipment, and materials assigned for use in the pipefitter shop. Inventories tools and equipment.
• The foreperson must be available to provide leadership for emergency response during off normal working hours to handle problems relating to the building heating, hydronic, and piping needs.
• Makes recommendations for safety initiatives and programs, hiring and discipline, and addresses performance issues. Responsible for safety and policy enforcement.
• Performs pipefitter work as needed or assigned.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
  
  

Facilities & Services

Job SummaryThe pipefitter foreperson addresses duties associated with administration and operation of the pipefitter shop. Plans, schedules, coordinates, and supervises work of pipefitter sub-foreperson and assigned pipefitter and pipefitter apprentices. Duties & Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, provides leadership, and assigns work to pipefitter sub-foreperson and pipefitter and pipefitter apprentices, assigned to the pipefitter shop to be completed in accordance with prioritized needs and schedules. Plans and organizes the pipefitter maintenance and alteration work performed by the pipefitter sub-foreperson, pipefitters, pipefitter apprentices, and other assigned personnel. Assists with estimates by providing labor and material costs for assigned projects which may include departmental charge-out, maintenance repairs, and preventative maintenance. Works closely with the work management center, project coordinators, engineering, and building maintenance. Monitors schedule and controls craft-related costs.
• Monitors work performance of assigned personnel and ensures satisfactory work quality and completion requirements are being met. Monitors work to ensure compliance with prevailing codes and university facilities standards as well as correct procedures and techniques. Visits job sites to ensure satisfactory work quality and completion requirements are being met.
• Maintains records of work completed, material purchasing, overtime lists, and training records. Verifies and approves mobile timekeeping and/or timecards.
• Participates in schedule review meetings with the work management center. Participates in multi-craft work order review meetings with shop forepersons and building maintenance supervision.
• Responsible for tools, equipment, and materials assigned for use in the pipefitter shop. Inventories tools and equipment.
• The foreperson must be available to provide leadership for emergency response during off normal working hours to handle problems relating to the building heating, hydronic, and piping needs.
• Makes recommendations for safety initiatives and programs, hiring and discipline, and addresses performance issues. Responsible for safety and policy enforcement.
• Performs pipefitter work as needed or assigned.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Walking : Frequently
• Stairs : Frequently
• Sitting : Frequently
• Lifting/Carrying : Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling : Frequently
• Climbing : Occasionally
• Balancing : Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping : Occasionally
• Kneeling : Occasionally
• Squatting/Crouching : Occasionally
  
  

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold : Frequently
• Extreme heat : Occasionally
• Humidity : Occasionally
• Wet : Occasionally
• Noise : Occasionally
• Hazards : Frequently
• Fumes/Particles/Allergens : Occasionally
• Toxic, Caustic Chemicals : Frequently
• Temperature Changes : Frequently
• Inclement Weather : Occasionally
  
  

Additional Physical Demands1. Must be able to walk, climb, bend, and crawl to access any work area such as attics, crawl spaces, false floors, ceilings, and scaffolding.

• Must be able to work in temperature extremes ranging from freezing weather to steam tunnels.
• Must be able to work at heights to inspect equipment located on platforms or hung above tall ceilings such as piping and valves from AHU units.
• Must be able to work amid hazards of work sites such as dust, noise, and in areas such as coal fired power plants, animal rooms, and laboratories.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Certificate of completion of Pipetrade apprenticeship under a registered Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training program AND four (4) years (48 months) of applicable experience.
  
  

OR

• Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman Pipefitter or other Pipetrade classification with a minimum of nine (9) years (108 months) of actual work in the trade, which may have included apprenticeship and/or applicable vocational training. The trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by Pipefitters, Pipefitter Welders, Refrigeration Mechanics, Temperature Control Mechanics, Sprinkler Fitters, and/or Oil Burner Mechanics.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 1. Ability to effectively supervise others (plan, organize, prioritize, assign, and follow up on assignments).
• 2. Thorough knowledge of the use of pipefitter tools and equipment.
• 3. Thorough knowledge of and skills regarding pipefitter heating systems.
• 4. Ability to give directions both orally and in written form that are concise and understandable.
• 5. Thorough knowledge of safety procedures.
• 6. Must possess a current valid driver's license.
• 7. Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, and blueprints.
• 8. Thorough knowledge and understanding of all pipefitter work and university facilities standards.
  
  

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 1828 - Pipefitter (Refrigeration Mechanic) Foreman position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/4/2025. Starting salary is $60.12/hour

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on June 26, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jennifer Weaver [e-mail]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [e-mail] .

Requisition ID: 1031247

Job Category: Crafts & Trades

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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