Pipe/Steamfitter
About The Position
This role involves the repair and replacement of steam supply and return lines, including insulation. The position requires working in various spaces such as attics, basements, and crawl spaces. Responsibilities include performing minor welding repairs on piping and structures, laying out and welding materials from blueprints, and driving a UF vehicle. The job also entails repairing and replacing steam traps, expansion joints, circulating pumps, and tubes in hot water tanks and heat exchangers. Maintenance of electric and gas welding equipment is also a key duty. The role requires adherence to safety equipment usage and established safety practices and procedures, as well as performing preventive maintenance.
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.
- Proof of State of Florida Class E Operators license required within sixty days of employment.
- Criminal Background and Post-Offer Physical Assessment required.
Nice To Haves
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Procedures and methods for installing, repairing and maintaining steam systems of various sizes and types of pipes; steam fitting and basic welding (gas and electric)
- SKILL IN: Using hand, bench and power tools; in cutting, threading and joining pipes; in insulating water lines and valves.
- ABILITY TO: Select appropriate sizes and types of pipes; to monitor steam systems; to read blueprints and schematic drawings; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; to communicate effectively and to maintain effective working relationships.
Responsibilities
- Repairs/replaces steam supply and return lines, including insulation.
- Works in attics, basements, crawl spaces and other similar places.
- Makes minor welding repairs on piping and structural.
- Layout and weld material from blueprints.
- Drives UF vehicle.
- Repairs/replaces steam traps and expansions joints.
- Repairs/replaces tubes in hot water tanks and heat exchangers.
- Repairs/replaces circulating pumps.
- Maintains electric and gas welding equipment.
- Insulates and/or repairs insulation on steam lines, hot water tanks, and exchangers.
- Wears appropriate safety equipment and follows established safety practices and procedures.
- Preventive maintenance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
