Mech Trades II)

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

6d•$59,460 - $65,556•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado State University's Facilities Management department is seeking a Steam Pipefitter/Welder to perform installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of building steam piping systems, condensate equipment, and hot-water heat-exchange systems. This role also supports troubleshooting, major repairs, and ongoing maintenance for central and distributed heating and cooling plant equipment within District Energy, along with other short-term projects and assignments as needed. Facilities Management is responsible for the development, care, maintenance, and operation of CSU's physical properties, aiming to create and sustain environments that support CSU's land-grant mission.

Requirements

Three (3) years of full time steam/pipefitting AND steam system maintenance and/or mechanical experience such as troubleshooting and maintenance on steam systems, steam traps, steam heat exchangers and use of pipe threading tools
OR A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or progressively responsible steam/pipefitting AND steam system maintenance and/or mechanical experience such as troubleshooting and maintenance on steam systems, steam traps, steam heat exchangers and use of pipe threading tools equal to three (3) years

Nice To Haves

Welding certification for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), 6G, E6010 root, E7018 fill and cap, prepared, welded, and tested in accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME code
Two years of pipe welding and metal fabrication experience
Six or more years’ steam, pipefitting and welding experience to include Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 6G experience
Six or more years chilled water system experience
Steam boiler maintenance experience to include brazing, soft soldering, and silver soldering experience
Underground steam and HDPE piping installation experience and Pipe rigging experience
Construction experience, including print reading and isometric drawing experience
Directly related state service experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for the operation, installation, maintenance, repair and modification of all building-side direct steam heat and heat exchanger systems.
Assists with problem investigation, major repairs, breakdowns and planned/corrective maintenance of all equipment in the central and distributed heating and cooling plants.
Supports the shop supervisors and utility services manager as needed with short-term projects and assignments.