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Title: Plumber: CREATING POOL OF APPLICANTS FOR PERMANENT AND EXTRA HELP

Division Name: Finance and Planning

Department: Building Maintenance

Campus Location: Normal, IL

General Summary

To perform skilled work in the trade of Plumber.

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Successful completion of a recognized plumber apprenticeship program or five (5) years (60 months) of full-time journey- level plumber experience.
3. Possession of current State of Illinois Plumber's License.
4. Valid State of Illinois driver's license.
5. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

Desired Qualifications

1. Knowledge sufficient in techniques and uses of tools.
2. Capable of planning work based on status of request.
3. Experience in maintenance of drainage, waste, vent, potable water supply and fixtures, etc.
4. Must have a valid state issued driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Work Hours

To be determined

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Ability to lift 80 pounds.
2. Work at heights or depths of at least 30 feet or more.
3. Must be able to work underground, in ceilings and in confined spaces and be able to maneuver and carry equipment to those locations.
4. Must be able to speak clearly.
5. Visual acuity to differentiate between color-coded piping.
6. Ability to bend, crouch, kneel and reach overhead.
7. Work Environment - Usually in and out of heated and protected areas; but, occasionally exposed to heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.

Proposed Starting Date

Based on openings

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$49.35/hour

Required Applicant Documents

Current State of Illinois Plumber’s license (See Special Instructions to Applicants section for additional options)

PLEASE NOTE:  These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

PLEASE NOTE:  These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

This job posting is intended to create a pool of qualified candidates for future permanent AND Extra Help openings. There may not be an actual opening at the time of application.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score.

A final candidate (for a permanent position) must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

A valid State of Illinois Plumber’s license may either be uploaded under optional documents or submitted via one of the options listed below. A valid State of Illinois Plumber’s license must be submitted in order to qualify for Plumber.

In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, may be sent by fax, mailed or delivered to Human Resources by the deadline date indicated on the posting.

Fax: (309) 438-0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

This position is represented by Plumbing and Pipefitting Local 99.

Extra Help:

Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits, including health
insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are
eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b).
Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that
working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment.

Extra Help employees are paid prevailing rate per the trade. They may work full-time hours throughout their employment as Extra Help, however they are not to exceed 900 hours during each Extra Help appointment.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.