Temperature Control Sub-Foreperson

Temperature Control Sub-ForepersonBiannual Crafts and Trades TestingListings are for testing purposes only. To be considered for a vacancy, you will need to apply to an open position. To submit an application, please visit our career site for a listing of current vacancies.Job SummaryEmployees at this level direct and/or lead and assign work to Temperature Control Mechanics and other assigned personnel and perform skilled work in the temperature control trade as required. They work under general supervision from a designed supervisor.Duties & Responsibilities

• assists in the direction and assignment of work to temperature control journeymen and apprentices;
• orders materials for jobs; tags and stores material as necessary;
• coordinates and arranges for utility outages;
• conducts inspections of completed jobs to ensure temperature control work was performed as directed;
• works with project coordinators to verify the scope and schedule of temperature control work on projects and to track job progress at the work site;
• provides input to the supervisor regarding personnel matters (such as job progress, schedule changes, and work performance);
• assists in training mechanics on temperature control procedures and systems;
• approves time cards;
• acts for the supervisor during absences;
• performs duties common to the temperature control trade as necessary;
• performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• A. Certificate of completion of a pipe trades apprenticeship under a registered Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training program that included one (1) year (12 months) of experience in the area of pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems. OR B. Acceptance as a journeyman Temperature Control Mechanic by the local pipe trades industry as a result of having passed the examination used generally in the area AND five (5) years (60 months) of experience in the trade, including apprenticeship and/or applicable vocational training, that included one (1) year (12 months) of experience in the area of pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems. OR C. Five (5) years (60 months) of work experience in pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems.
• Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in the area of pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems in the temperature control field.
  
  

ii The trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by plumbers, pipefitters, pipefitter welders, refrigeration mechanics, temperature control mechanics, oil burner mechanics, and lead burners.Appointment InformationThis posting is for testing purposes only. Salary for this classification is based on the prevailing rate and is currently $55.91 per 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 InformationApplications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on March 25, 2025. Apply for this testing using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through this site will not be considered.To complete the application process:Step 1) Submit the Application using the “Apply for Position” button below.Step 2) Submit the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability forms.Step 3) Upload your resume (months and years of employment must be included as well as complete work history and duties), transcripts and/or job related certifications.For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.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 accessibility@illinois.edu.Requisition ID:1966CT25Job Category: Crafts & TradesApply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu