Ironworker - F&S

Ironworker - F&S

Facilities & Services

Job Summary

Perform skilled work involving structural steel, ornamental ironwork, and reinforcing work.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Welds or fabricates steel structures (girders, columns, framework, handrails, outside doors and windows, and security screens).
• Rigs hoisting equipment, erects steel, and makes repairs as needed on heavy steel installations.
• Performs movement and placement of heavy equipment and machinery.
• Performs special welding tasks as requested by other F&S shops.
• Installs, fabricates, and repairs fire escapes, ladders, or any equipment that may be unsafe.
• Employee to be available through callback assignment to respond to emergency work during off normal working hours to handle problems relating to iron work needs.
• Assists and trains apprentices.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Physical Demands

• Lifting : Occasionally

• Standing : Constantly

• Kneeling : Occasionally

• Above Shoulder and Forward Reaching : Frequently

• Bilateral grip and grasp : Frequently

• Visual Acuity : Constantly

• Material handling : Frequently

• Balancing : Occasionally

Walking : Frequently

Additional Physical Demands

1. Work is assigned through the foreperson, work management group, service office, or via the director of building maintenance & grounds or his designee in oral or written form.
2. Interacts with campus customers, supervision, and peers. Creates a work environment which develops accountability for performance and develops teamwork and unity within the shop and throughout campus.
3. May work in extreme weather conditions.
4. Must be aware of potential danger from moving parts and equipment.
5. May be exposed to dust, loud noise, smoke, and cleaning compounds.
6. May work in temperature extremes ranging from freezing weather to steam tunnels.
7. May work at heights to inspect equipment located on platforms or hung above tall ceilings.
8. May work amid hazards of work sites such as dust, noise, and in areas such as coal fired power plants, animal rooms, and laboratories.
9. May be exposed to radiation and chemical fumes, molten lead and welding arcs. Use of Personal Protective Equipment is required when hazards exist.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Certificate of completion of apprenticeship as an Ironworker under a registered Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training program
OR
Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman Ironworker, with a minimum of four (4) years (48 months) of actual work at the trade, which may have included apprenticeship or vocational training.

2. Possession of a valid State of Illinois driver’s license at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the ironworkers’ trade in the use of tools, rigging, and lifting equipment.
• Possesses a general knowledge of iron work and university standards.
• Journeyman level skills in ironwork.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, etc.
• Proficient in welding (MIG, TIG, and arc).
• Thorough general knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and proper use of iron working tools and equipment.
• Ability to ensure work is completed properly in accordance with statutes and codes in a safe and timely manner.
• Ability to to support the Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and management operational directions and philosophies of Facilities and Services.
• Ability to exemplify high standards of professionalism, loyalty, craftsmanship, and dedication.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 2196 - Ironworker position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 4/20/2026. Salary is $38.98/hour.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on March 18, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jennifer Weaver jdw86@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1035081
Job Category: Crafts & Trades
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu