Steamfitter

Western Washington University•Bellingham, WA

6d•$6,576 - $7,621•Onsite

About The Position

This position works in an independent manner performing journey level plumbing, steam fitting, and related work. Incumbent inspects and diagnoses malfunctions; maintains, repairs, and tests plumbing, heating, and cooling systems and components, as well as other process piping systems. Work will also include the installation and modification of these systems.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a Washington State journey level plumber’s license, PLO1
Acquire and maintain certification for testing and inspection of back flow devices.
Knowledge of applicable Washington Administrative Code (WAC) regulations, and local building and plumbing codes.
Knowledge of plumbing materials and methods and maintenance of consistent journey-level workmanship in plumbing, steam fitting, welding, and related tasks.
Demonstrated experience working in sensitive situations such as: operational offices, classrooms, dorm rooms, rest rooms, etc.
High school graduation diploma or graduation equivalency diploma (GED) certificate.
One year of related experience in a commercial or institutional setting.
Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting work in order to drive a state-owned vehicle for travel to work locations.
Physically perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to perform daily work tasks independently under limited supervision.
Possess technical accuracy and recordkeeping skills.
Ability to work with computer hardware and software required to track work orders and record time worked.
Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a friendly and cooperative manner with students, staff, and faculty at all levels of the organization and in contacts with the public.
Ability to manage time well and work under pressure situations with tight schedules and deadlines to complete projects.
Effectively read and understand written information and instructions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA), Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) rules and regulations, standard job safety rules, proper use of a face respirator.
Possess and maintain ASME Section IX welding certification with AWS B2.1-1-205-96 (R2007) in accordance with ASME B31.1. UA-21 certification is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret design documents and specifications.
Lay-out and construct piping assemblies with respect to walls, structures, and other obstructions, allowing for proper operation, expansion and contraction, and alignment using fittings, hangers, anchors, guides in accordance with accepted pipe fitting practice and applicable codes.
Organize, lead, instruct helpers, and coordinate the work of other trades, as required to complete projects.
Estimate time and materials needed to complete work.
Cut and weld with oxyacetylene torches; SMAW all types of pressure pipe lines; GTAW all types of light gauge metals.
Cut, fit, fabricate, and assemble a wide variety of articles, materials, and devices including steel, brass, glass, plastic, cast iron, copper, corrosion-resistant pipe, tile, concrete, and transite.
Construct various types of pipe joints for high or low pressure systems, including threading, brazing, soldering, or welding.
Maintain and repair piping, tanks and pressure vessels for fuels, steam, condensate, water, air, gas, and draining systems.
Install, service, field repair, and adjust pumps, ejectors, valves, dishwashers, stills, heat exchangers, and coils.
Remove, replace, or install all types of plumbing fixtures such as water closets, sinks, drinking fountains, showers, kitchen, laboratory and other equipment.
Inspect and diagnose malfunctions, repair, maintain, and test automatic fire sprinkler and standpipe systems, plumbing, heating, cooling, steam, swimming pool, and gas systems and equipment, and other process piping systems.
Participating in training sessions, completing material orders and timecards, attending shop meetings, and utilizing computers for work-related tasks.