Require Workforce Development Worker - Facilities Apprentice in Illinois
Posted 2025-03-15
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
Job title: Workforce Development Worker - Facilities Apprentice
Company: City of Evanston
Job description: Administrative Services/Workforce Development Worker - Facilities Apprentice
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*Starting salary is $18.00/hour and shall increase as the employee continues the program successfully.
Job type: Temporary - 2 years
NATURE OF WORK:
This is an entry-level apprentice program involving on-the-job training to learn and perform maintenance and repair work in the facilities management and construction industry. This position may be required to work weekends and rotating shifts during certain seasons or events. Safety equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, reflective vests, gloves, steel-toed shoes, and other protective equipment is worn. Participation in the apprentice program is not a guarantee of future employment.
Participants will be required to meet increasingly stringent requirements as they advance through
the program. Failure to meet program guidelines in the specified timeframe may result in termination. Maximum duration for participation is two years, dependent on fiscal year funding/operational needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):
- Assists with evaluating, makes basic repairs and performs preventative maintenance on various carpentry, plumbing, masonry, HVAC and electrical building systems.
- Learns and assists with basic finish and rough carpentry tasks including framing of walls, doorways, and windows and installation of trim and millwork; assists with building room additions and new offices in compliance with building codes.
- Assists with installs and tapes drywall, patches and paints both interior and exterior applications.
- Assists with installing paneling, flooring and carpeting; builds and installs shelves, counter tops, cabinets, bookcases, steps, railing, tables, and storage racks.
- Assists with repairs to concrete or tile sidewalks and patios; mixes, pours, and assists in finishing concrete surfaces; repairs mortar on brick walls and buildings; operates pressure washers to clean the outside of buildings.
- Learns how to and performs basic plumbing tasks in compliance with plumbing and building codes; assists with installs and repairs of plumbing fixtures such as toilets, sinks, and drinking fountains; assists with repairs or replaces pipes; operates sewer rodders to clean sewer lines; unclogs toilets; cleans and maintains drinking fountains.
- Assists with winterizing and maintaining exterior parks and building systems that are not oppen year round. Prepares field house restrooms, exterior fountain and irrigation water lines for winter and re-opens in the spring.
- Assists with performing basic preventive maintenance on electric motors; lubricates and adjusts as required; makes minor electric repairs to light fixtures, switches, and sockets.
- Learns and performs basic preventative maintenance tasks on HVAC equipment such as air conditioning units, cooling towers, heating units (low-pressure steam, forced air, and heat pumps), air compressors, blowers and exhaust fans; changes filters and lubricates parts. Assists other Facilities Maintenance Workers III on major installation or repair projects.
- Assists with cleaning and maintains the interior and exterior of buildings. Performs custodial tasks as required. Removes snow from walkways and other areas using hand shovel or snow blower. Moves furniture in and out of rooms; sets up tables, chairs and other equipment and supplies for meetings; installs, assembles and disassembles holiday decorations; checks conditions of fire extinguishers; conducts an annual inventory of furniture and office equipment; tests the operation of smoke and heat detectors.
- Learns how to and helps estimate cost of materials and labor for construction, modification, or repairs to buildings and facilities; records corrections to blueprints or plans as changes occur in structures, equipment, wiring, and plumbing.
- Drives pickup truck or other City vehicle to job site; unloads hand tools and power equipment from vehicle.
- May operate forklift, bucket truck, snow equipment and other equipment as assigned or as qualified.
- Performs preventive maintenance tasks on facilities and equipment as required.
- May confer with architects, engineers and occupants to determine design requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be a resident of Evanston (zip codes 60201 or 60202) at the time of application.
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Must possess a valid driver?s license and a safe driving record.
- Must be willing and able to obtain a Class B or higher CDL with air brakes endorsement within first six months of employment as a term of continued employment.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions communicated in English.
- Ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to read and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively communicate with the public.
- Ability to follow instructions and work cooperatively with others in a multi-cultural environment.
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, climb, stand or sit for long periods of time; bend, crawl, work in confined spaces, focus on small or distant objects, identify or distinguish colors, recognize depth of objects, talk, and hear.
Ability to work safely around operating equipment, fumes, loud noises, dust and dirt, and chemicals normally encountered by the position.
Ability to work outdoors, occasionally, in a variety of weather conditions such as extreme cold, high winds, rain, snow, sleet, high temperature and humidity.
Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, and work outdoors with limited lighting.
Ability to use equipment, including hand and power tools.
Ability to use cellular telephone, city owned computer/tablet, camera.
Ability to handle a variety of physical hazards, such as proximity to moving mechanical
parts, electrical shock, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to burns and radiant
energy, exposure to all types of explosives, and exposure to toxic chemicals.
SUPERVISION:
Work is performed with technical independence under the direction of supervisors and master tradesmen, and involves skill in reading plans, specifications and diagrams, interpreting building codes, and trouble- shooting problems through to resolution. Work may also involve providing skills enhancement training to employees assisting with the work. Assignments are general in nature and can be in the form of verbal or written instructions. As to the desired results, the employee decides the proper methods required to complete the work and is responsible for completing the work in accordance with the City and Departmental work rules and safety regulations applicable codes and ordinances. Work is checked at the completion of a project through observation, meetings and feedback from the supervisor and from other department employees. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, Unified Work Rules, Union Contract, Personnel Rules and OSHA. Work is evaluated at least annually for the safe and skilled operation of equipment, quality of tasks, adherence to work rules, and performance in accordance with the classification standard. Additionally, work is evaluated for the quality of workmanship, timely completion of projects, and cost-effective resolution of the problems encountered.
PUBLIC CONTACT:
The apprentice has regular contact with other City employees to clarify maintenance needs and verify completion of work requests. Employee has regular contact with the general public in public facilities. The employee may also have contact with part supplier?s vendors to order materials and outside contractors.
SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST
Practical Assessment (pass/fail) Category Group Two years
Structured Oral Interview
Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying preemployment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.
The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person?s race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact Human Resources at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY).
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Expected salary: $18 per hour
Location: Illinois