Pipefitter

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

About The Position

Are you ready to bring your pipefitting skills to a role that values you? At Facilities Planning & Management, we’re hiring a Pipefitter to join our team! Why This Role? Work-Life Balance – Enjoy holidays off and a consistent, reliable schedule. Day-One Benefits – Generous perks that start the moment you do. Make an Impact – Use your skills to keep our systems running smoothly. What You’ll Do: Install and repair steam, water, and drainage systems, including piping, fixtures, and appliances. Tackle challenges and keep things flowing, all while working with a supportive team. If you’re a skilled Pipefitter looking for a role that combines stability, reward, and purpose, apply today! ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is an organization that is dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of Iowa State University, one of the nation’s leading educational and agricultural institutes. But more importantly, FP&M is dedicated to their employees and enhancing the lives of each team member through opportunities both professionally and personally. FP&M is one of the largest departments on campus and currently employs over 450 full-time employees and students combined.

Requirements

Six years of experience in the trade, which may include an apprenticeship.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the pipefitting trade.
Knowledge of welding techniques and equipment.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Knowledge of applicable building code requirements.
Ability to plan and perform work involving the installation, modification, and repair of new and existing piping systems.
Awareness of controls and electrical systems.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

State of Iowa Journeyman Plumbing license
State of Iowa Journeyman Hydronic license
Experience installing and repairing steam equipment and piping
Experience with heating and cooling coil repair and installation
Commercial plumbing experience

Responsibilities

Applies knowledge and skill at the journey level to install and repair piping, fixtures, appliances, laboratory equipment, and apparatus related to gas, air, steam, water, drainage systems, and heating and cooling systems
Installs, repairs, and maintains centralized water systems (reverse osmosis, deionized water systems, and chilled and heating water systems).
Installs and repairs piping systems (low and medium pressure steam, acid waste, glycol, storm water, vacuum piping, fuel gas, condensate, and fused piping systems).
Installs, repairs, and maintains programmable water heaters, digital mixing valves, air lines/pneumatic control valves, radiators, convectors, autoclaves.
Installs humidification and filtering equipment, heating and cooling coils, traps and, gas unit heaters, radiant heating, fan coil units, , air compressors, air dyers and associated non-automated controls, chiller tube bundles, heat exchangers, and emerging technology on equipment and systems.
Operates/capable of using or performing: Building Automation Systems, sewer snakes/cameras, thermal imaging tools, hydronic flow rate calculations, and threading pipe.
Reads and interprets schematics, diagrams, and specifications.
Performs general sheet metal work as required.
Assists in directing the work of apprentices.

Benefits

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

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