STEAMFITTER

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago is seeking steamfitters for the Bureau of Water Supply to perform journey-level steamfitting work, including installation, repair, and maintenance of piping systems and related equipment.

Starting hourly rate is $62.50 with a potential annual salary around $130,000; positions are open to the public and city employees in the bargaining unit. Schedule: Mon-Fri, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or journeyman status in steamfitting/pipefitting, or equivalent apprenticeship program.
• Six (6) years journey-level steamfitter/pipefitter experience OR two (2) years combined with apprenticeship or industry training (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints, specs, and work orders to determine installation/repair methods.
• Removes damaged pipes and related equipment.
• Ensures tools and materials are available at work sites.
• Cuts, welds, threads, and installs pipe systems as required.
• Maintains boilers, radiators, pumps, and related heating systems.
• Inspects systems for safety and code compliance.

Skills

Steamfitting/pipefitting

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Job description

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Steamfitter

DEPARTMENT OF WATER

Bureau of Water Supply

Number of Positions: 4

( Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval )

Starting Annual Salary: $ 62.50/Hourly

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with PIPE FITTERS' ASSOCIATION- Local 597 (Bargaining Unit 14) Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 8/14/2026

Under supervision, performs journey-level steam-fitting work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of pipes and pipe systems and related equipment, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Reads documents (e.g., blueprints, specifications, work orders) to assess work required and to determine the proper installation and repair methods to use
• Removes damaged, defective, or obsolete pipes and pipe systems and related equipment
• Ensures adequate supplies of tools, equipment, and materials at work sites to complete job
• Uses tools to measure, cut, bend, weld, and thread lengths of pipe and to install and repair pipe systems
• Installs, removes, repairs, and maintains low- and high-pressure boilers, radiators, compressors, and pumps for steam, hot water, and heating systems
• Repairs, installs, and adjusts thermostats and pneumatic and hydraulic controls to ensure proper functioning
• Inspect and tests installed systems and equipment to ensure proper working order, detect and plug leakages, and to ensure compliance with safety and municipal standards
• Cleans and replaces worn safety valves, air vents, steam traps, pressure gauges, gaskets, filters, and fittings and related appurtenances of the piping system
• Operates specialized equipment and tools (e.g., cutters, hacksaws, torches, arc welders, threaders) to cut, weld, solder, braze, and thread pipes to specification
• Prepares work activity reports
• Loads, transports, and unloads equipment and supplies
• Cleans equipment and work sites after projects
• Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Various

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 6:00AM- 2:30PM

THIS POSITION IN IS THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a U.S. Department of Labor registered steamfitting/pipefitting apprenticeship training program and journeyman status, OR should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable:
• Successful completion of an industry or company sponsored apprenticeship training program in steamfitting/pipefitting, PLUS at least two (2) years of journey level work experience as a steamfitter/pipefitter
• Six (6) years of journey-level steamfitter/pipefitter work experience

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required
• Some positions may require certification as a Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82 subpart F of the EPA
• Some positions may require or prefer candidates to possess additional certifications (e.g., pipe welding, soldering, brazing, rigging, etc.) depending on department assignment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Substantial lifting (up to 75 pounds) is required
• Ability to stand 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 climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools
• Ability to access difficult to enter spaces (e.g., roofs, basements, tanks, field equipment, cramped quarters)
• Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment

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

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This is a non-interview, tested title. This position requires the successful completion of an online application and an initial screening process. Applicants who meet the established screening criteria may be invited to participate in one or more assessments designed to evaluate the knowledge, skills, or competencies relevant to the role. Depending on the position, this may include a pass/fail assessment, additional evaluative components, and/or an interview.

Candidates who successfully complete all required assessment components may be invited to take part in a structured interview using a standardized set of questions, when applicable. In addition to the interview, applicants may also be evaluated through job‑related exercises such as work samples, skill demonstrations, presentations, or other performance‑based activities aligned with the requirements of the position .

Qualified bidders will be hired in seniority order. External applicants who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in a lottery/random order.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

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 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.

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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