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Pipefitter (Refrigeration Mechanic) Foreman - Facilities Management Admin

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Apr 04, 2025
Pipefitter (Refrigeration Mechanic) Foreman - Facilities Management Admin Pipefitter (Refrigeration Mechanic) Foreman - Facilities Management Admin Hiring Department: Facilities Management Admin Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1029963 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: TBD Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: 04/10/2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $60.00 - 60.00 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. A Pipefitter Foreman supervises and coordinates the activities of a team of pipefitters in the installation, maintenance, and repair of piping systems across various projects. This role involves overseeing the work to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with project specifications and regulatory standards. The foreman is responsible for assigning tasks via work orders, closing work orders when completed, ordering materials for the team when out of stock, managing workflows, guaranteeing team is up to date with all required learning modules, and ensuring that deadlines are met. Duties & Responsibilities: The Pipefitter Foreman responds to requests for maintenance and repairs to heating, cooling, compressed air, and gas piping systems including specialized systems such as medical gases, high temp hot water, cooling equipment, cooling systems, pneumatic and cooking piping systems. The Foreman inspects the work site to determine methods of repair. The Foreman then arranges for supplies, tools and the level of manpower needed to successfully complete the work. The Foreman assigns pipefitters to specific tasks and supervises these activities. The Foreman also assists in the layout and fabrications. Provides for the transportation of tools, equipment, and materials to the job site. The Foreman also orders materials including tools necessary to complete the work and coordinates the activities of the Pipefitters to coincide with those of other crafts as required in the completion of the work. The Pipefitter Foreman is responsible for supervising the installation of new systems and remodeling of existing systems. The Foreman orders necessary supplies and materials required for the installation of new work and the remodeling of existing systems and assigns and supervises the activities of Pipefitters included in the installation of new piping systems and equipment. The Foreman coordinates the activities of the Pipefitters with those of the other crafts involved in multiple craft projects. Performs related duties as required, which can include the ordering of materials, preparation of daily timecards, approving request for time off and coordinating with the Assistant Chief Engineers in the preparation of estimates and scope of work statements. The Foreman is responsible for the adherence to work rules and policies by the craftsmen assigned in the Pipefitter classification. Minimum Qualifications Required: 1. A. 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 B. 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. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. 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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14251?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-670804e22b4bda40814cf9c2070ef7fc