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Pipe/Steamfitter

Job No: 532889
Work Type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department: - FS-UTILITIES-STEAM

Job Description

Classification Title:

Pipe/Steamfitter

Job Description:

Troubleshoot Steam and Chilled Water distribution systems. Work scope includes working in confined spaces. Performing assignments on various equipment in a lead and/or assisting role with other team members to include identifying problems, correcting deficiencies, performing maintenance procedures, repairing, and replacing equipment. Typical equipment includes steam traps, pumps, motors, valves, gearboxes, piping and associated distribution equipment. Duties include assisting in process outages to perform varying repairs to thermal distribution infrastructure.

Duties include but not limited to securing pipes, tubes, fittings or related equipment according to specifications. Repairs may require the ability to use pipe threader, welder, saws, cutting torches. Operate pumps to remove water from underground vaults, basements or floors.

Monitor and inspect equipment, use of CMMS (AiM) to maintain daily logs of operations, maintenance and safety activities. Log test results, instrument readings and details of equipment malfunctions. Coordinate with other facility operation departments, outside contractors, and vendors to ensure assigned work is properly documented and scheduled.

Work Emergencies as needed.

State of Florida Class E vehicle operator (driver) license is Required.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm - Total hours per week 40

Works emergencies/evenings/weekends/holidays as needed and weekend on-call rotation

Position considered as Essential Personnel as defined by UF Policy

A Criminal background check and post offer health assessment will be conducted.

Expected Salary:

$19.46 Hourly based on experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in pipe/steam fitting; or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in pipe/steam fitting.

EXPERIENCE

Possesses welding certificate and experience working with high pressure steam and chilled water piping.

KNOWLEDGE

- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the skilled building trades or mechanical repair work

- Knowledge of safety procedures for maintenance and repair work

SKILLS

- Skilled in using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work

ABILITIES

- Ability to perform a variety of skilled trades functions

- Ability to read blueprints

- Ability to install, maintain, and repair steam motors, generators, and mechanical equipment

- Ability to take accurate measurements

- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

- Ability to and to use test, measurement, and control instrumentation

- Ability to read a service request

- Ability to recognize the proper materials and equipment to be used for a specific job and make change (as necessary)

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

- Ability to walk to customer/trouble locations

- Ability to move or lift weights, such as ladders, tools, and equipment, weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance

- Ability to climb

- Ability to reach above shoulders frequently

- Ability to kneel frequently

- Ability to bend frequently

- Ability to pull and push frequently

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

None noted

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:
Yes

Applications Close: 09 Sep 2024

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