Four (4) years of work experience assembling and installing signs; OR
Four (4) years of work experience operating a variety of hand-held power tools
PLUS
A valid State of Illinois driver\'s license is required
WORKING CONDITIONS
General office environment, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to hazardous work conditions (heavy traffic, heavy machinery), exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust, work performed using ladders or a bucket on a lift truck or van, work performed at great heights with the use of safety belts and body harness
EQUIPMENT
Hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver, wrench, pliers), power tools (e.g., gas and hydraulic-powered hand-held post drivers, hydraulic wacker, concrete drills, power drills, power ratchets, cutters, grinders), 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 office equipment (e.g., phone, printer, copier, computers, mobile devices), standard productivity suites (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Excel, etc.)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Substantial lifting (up to 75 pounds) is required, ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time, ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one\'s body, arms, and/or legs, ability to access work locations to mount signs, ability to tolerate heights while working, ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment, ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to successfully pass a written test / skills assessment and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.
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APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.
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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Apr 12, 2026, 11:00:00 PM
