DOC Vienna CC Steamfitter

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a candidate to serve as a Steamfitter to work at Vienna Correctional Center. This position is responsible for cleaning and replacing pipe fittings, repairing, installing, and maintaining high and low pressure steam lines, repairing and maintaining  refrigeration equipment/HVAC equipment, refrigerant piping, pneumatic piping and controls for condensers and evaporators.  The successful candidate will also supervise and train unskilled workers and individuals in custody while enforcing and maintaining security, safety, and custodial measures.  We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. 

Essential Functions

1. Cleans and replaces defective pipe and fittings.
2. Repairs, installs, and maintains high- and low-pressure steam lines, traps, valves, pump connections, expansion joints, air and vacuum systems, gas and brine pipes and radiators.
3. Repairs and maintains refrigeration equipment/HVAC equipment, refrigerant piping, pneumatic piping, and controls for condensers and evaporators.
4. Supervises and trains unskilled workers and individuals in custody at Vienna Correctional Center in the craft.
5. Enforces and maintains security, safety, and custodial measures.
6. Maintains stock and orders materials and supplies.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires experience necessary to qualify as a Journeyman Steamfitter.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers at least four (4) years of experience working with pipe fitting and structural attachments.
2. Prefers at least four (4) years of experience working with low- and high-pressure steam systems, chillers, welding, and plumbing.
3. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience problem solving, tracking data, and measuring gauges as it applies to the craft.
4. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience applying construction codes, laws, regulations, tools, methods, practices, and limitations of the trade.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
2. Requires ability to pass a drug screen.  The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
3. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
4. Must possess a valid certificate of a Universal Technician Under US EPA Section 608.
5. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion.  This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.