Pipefitter/Steamfitter

Major Duties Provides highly skilled craft labor, working with tools to install, repair, replace and perform preventive maintenance for all elements of the University's heat and hot water distribution system. Installs, repairs and maintains all piping and devices required for the delivery of steam and return of condensate for heating and domestic use, including air separators, expansion tanks, domestic hot water heaters, valves, strainers and traps. Installs, repairs and replaces underground pipes, pipes located in vaults and steam tunnels, and pipes concealed in floors, walls and ceilings. Bleeds hydronic heating systems; cleans coils in hydronic heating systems and domestic water heaters and changes coils in heat vent units. Tests traps in steam heating lines, replaces or repairs traps, repairs heating elements and wall-mounted convectors and changes building relief valves. Locates underground pipelines, digs out pipes as necessary and clears pathways for backhoe equipment used to excavate pipe for maintenance and repair. Provides information required to update building and systems drawings to accurately reflect current status and, as assigned, may assist in the technical training of an apprentice. Determines inventory requirements for supplies, construction materials and replacement parts and notifies supervisory personnel when (re)ordering is necessary. Maintains the work area, all tools, all equipment, all supplies and any assigned vehicle(s). Minimum Qualifications High school education or equivalent. Completion of a registered apprenticeship program, or an established, certified training program recognized by the University and/or written verification of a minimum of five (5) years experience at the journey person level in the Pipefitter trade. Documented welding experience in a commercial application. Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions and safety regulations regarding the performance of job duties, and must have sufficient writing and mathematical skills. Must possess a valid state driver's license. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and use the tools of the trade. Must be able to tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures, noise levels, dirt, dust, pollen and other airborne debris. A physical examination administered by the employer's designated physician is required. Desired Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Bid Procedures: All University employees represented by AFSCME Local 1668, and non-AFSCME regular and temporary University employees, who have the present ability or required qualifications to satisfactorily perform the required work, may exercise bidding privileges on this position. Current AFSCME employees must complete the on-line Bid Sheet only. Non-AFSCME University employees must submit an on-line Job Opportunity Transfer Application only. Temporary University employees must submit an on-line Staff Employment Application only. Additional Position Information This position is 1st shift 7 am - 3:30 pm ABOVE IS A SUMMARY OF THE DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF ST2 PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER. A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION FOR THIS POSITION MAY BE REVIEWED UPON REQUEST IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICE CENTER, 1270 SEIBERT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, or online at: Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, GO TO: Physical requirements and working conditions