ARCHITECTURAL IRON WORKER

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ARCHITECTURAL IRON WORKER

Department of Transportation

Number of Positions: 1

Bureau of Bridge Maintenance

Starting Salary: $57.51/ Hourly

These positions are open to the general public and all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with the Architectural Iron Workers - Local 63 (Bargaining Unit 47)

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bidsite: 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

Under supervision, performs journey-level architectural ironwork in the installation, repair, and maintenance of ornamental ironwork in municipal buildings and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Reads blueprints, specifications, and work orders to assess work required and to plan layout of ornamental iron works

* Ensures adequate supplies of tools, equipment, and materials are at work sites to complete jobs

* Cuts and dismantles metal units with hacksaws, burning torches, or plasma cutters to remove damaged ironwork

* Fabricates and installs iron works that are not part of a structural framework, such as guard and handrails, window and curtain walls, stairs and fire escapes

* Measures and lays out installation lines and uses an electric hammer to attach metalwork to surfaces

* Cuts and welds metal to ensure proper fit of parts using hacksaws, welding torches, and related tools

* Bolts, screws or rivets metal work to wood, metal and cement surfaces using an electric hammer, rivet gun and related tools

* Maintain tools and equipment to ensure their proper operation

* Inspect installed ironwork to ensure proper and safe attachment to surfaces

* Prepare work activity reports

* Load, transport, and unload equipment and supplies as required

* Cleans equipment and work site after repairs as required

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.

Additional duties may be required for this position

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Location: 3124 S. Sacramento

Days: M-F

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Qualifications - External

Education, Training, and Experience

* Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered architectural ironwork

apprenticeship training program and journeyman status or an equivalent combination of

education, training, and experience

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

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

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires candidates to pass a written job knowledge exam. The test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after they have been analyzed and compiled. Candidates who pass the test will be hired in seniority or lottery/random order

WORKING CONDITIONS

* General office environment

* Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

* Exposure to loud noise, fumes, or dust

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

EQUIPMENT

* Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator)

* Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computers, computer terminals, hand-held

computer, modems)

* Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, pads)

* Safety devices or equipment (e.g., cones, barricades, metal plates, scaffolding, ropes)

* Standard tools and equipment used in architectural ironwork (e.g., riveting guns, burning and

welding torches, drills)

* Measuring tools (e.g., tape measure, ruler, calipers, measuring wheel)

* Ladders

* Two-way radio

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds) is required

* The ability to walk and stand for extended or continuous periods

* 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

* Operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

Moderate knowledge of:

* Equipment, tools, and materials specific to the architectural ironworker trade

* Repair and maintenance procedures applicable to architectural iron worker trade

* Applicable safety and code standards specific to the architectural ironworker trade, including

OSHA standards

* Use of safety equipment and protective gear

* Knowledge of applicable City and department policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and

ordinances

* Other knowledge as required for successful performance in the Architectural Iron Worker class

Skills

* ACTIVE LISTENING - Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to

understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at

inappropriate times

* CRITICAL THINKING - Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of

alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

* MONITORING - Monitor and assess the performance of oneself, other individuals, or

organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

* COORDINATION WITH OTHERS - Adjust actions concerning others' actions

* INSTRUCTING - Teach others how to do something

* EQUIPMENT SELECTION - Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job

Other skills as required for successful performance in the Architectural Iron Worker class

Abilities

* COMPREHEND ORAL INFORMATION - Listen to and understand information and ideas

presented through spoken words and sentences

* SPEAK - Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand

* COMPREHEND WRITTEN INFORMATION - Read and understand information and ideas

presented in writing

* WRITE - Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand

* RECOGNIZE PROBLEMS - Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong

* REASON TO SOLVE PROBLEMS - Apply general rules to specific problems to produce

Answers that make sense

* Other abilities as required for successful performance in the Architectural Iron Worker class

Other Work Requirements

* INITIATIVE - Demonstrate willingness to take on job challenges

* STAMINA - Demonstrate energy and stamina to accomplish work tasks

* LEADERSHIP - Demonstrate willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction

* COOPERATION - Be pleasant with others on the job and display a good-natured, cooperative

attitude

* ADAPTABILITY/FLEXIBILITY - Be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable

variety in the workplace

* DEPENDABILITY - Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability and fulfilment of

obligations

* ATTENTION TO DETAIL - Pay careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work

tasks

* Other characteristics as required for successful performance in the Architectural Iron Worker class

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR THE CITY EMPLOYMENT.

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 04/29/2025