Description

Pipefitter Examination

(OPEN) CS2026-037

Application Open Date: 04/13/2026

Application Close Date : 04/27/2026

SALARY: $62.18 - $70.57 per hour.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

This application is not for an immediate opening, by submitting an application you are applying to take a Civil Service Examination for the opportunity to be placed on an Eligible List for a future opening. To learn more about the Civil Service examinations and Eligible Lists please visit the Cleveland Civil Service Webpage: FAQs | City of Cleveland Ohio

To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver’s License, etc…) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications at the time of submitting your application. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.

Examples of Duties

Job Duties

Under supervision, installs and repairs steam lines and equipment and maintains and repairs temperature controlling apparatus. Performs related duties as required. TYPICAL TASKS: Installs and repairs regulators, traps, meters, and valves. Installs and repairs heating systems, oiling systems, feed-water heaters, tanks, and boilers. Installs and repairs pumps. Installs and repairs stoker and condenser equipment. Installs and replaces piping. Repacks valves and pumps. Operates a pipe cutting and threading machine. Does oxyacetylene and electric welding on iron and steel pipes when required. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED required. Must have a Pipefitter Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate. Must have five years of full-time paid Journeyman (post apprenticeship) Pipefitter experience. Must be able to lift and carry 75 lbs. Must be able to climb a 40’ ladder and work off a scaffolding or swing stage for long periods of time. Must be able to wear a respirator and pass a physical to meet this respiratory requirement after hiring. Valid State of Ohio driver’s license required.

Supplemental Information

Reminder: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the accepting applications. You must upload these documents at the time of submitting your application or email the documents to CS@Clevelandohio.gov and include the Job Title in the email.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability. NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.

Reminder: To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver’s License, etc…) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.

The City's guiding principles are as follows : Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

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