IUOE Steamfitter/Plumber A

University of Rochester

4d•$30 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. This role operates, maintains, and repairs equipment and facilities such as high, medium, and low pressure steam piping systems and boilers at outlying properties; domestic hot and cold water systems; pure water systems (deionized and distilled); storm, sanitary and acid waste sewer systems; natural and other gas systems; fire protection systems and swimming pool systems. The position also involves repairing, replacing, and installing piping systems, and installing pipe insulation. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Requirements

Trade school training and 2-3 years experience as a Steamfitter or Plumber; or 4 years of apprentice training and 1-2 years experience as a Steamfitter or Plumber; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, rebuilds and installs: steam pressure reducing valves, steam relief valves, steam traps, steam expansion joints, steam valves, steam heat exchangers, radiators, steam convectors, steam humidifiers, steam and condensate piping, condensate and vacuum return pumps and accessories; components of domestic hot and cold water systems and pure water systems, including valves, faucets, flush valves, vacuum breakers, shower facilities and the like; storm, sanitary and acid waste systems and equipment including neutralizing equipment, pumps, grease traps, drains, cleaning sewers with high pressure equipment, sinks, toilets, urinals and the like; and natural and other gas systems and equipment, including regulators, valves and the like.
Installs piping from chilled water lines to air conditioning units and installs piping from steam lines to heating units.
Cleans and maintains hot water tanks.
Installs filtration and water treatment equipment.
Repairs, replaces, rebuilds and installs steam, hot water, pure water and chilled water coils.
Cuts, bends reams, threads, solders, silver solders, brazes welds, fuses, beads, leads, etc., the following piping materials: metal, glass, plastic and the like.
Reviews and performs work on all systems for proper operation and optimum efficiency and recommends changes to achieve optimum operation.
Installs and/or modifies systems and/or equipment from verbal instructions, blue prints, plans specifications, schematics and manufacturers' recommendations, etc.
Maintains and makes recommendations for maintenance on and in pits and tunnels, as appropriated.
Charges and discharges steam lines.
Troubleshoots systems and components, identifies problems and makes repairs.
May operate, clean, maintain, repair and troubleshoot boilers and associated equipment at outlying properties.
May operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild and install: pumps, filtration, chemical, circulation, etc., equipment and systems in compliance with Health Department codes; and fire protection systems and equipment, including sprinklers, fire hydrants, pumps, valves and the like.
Keeps records and makes reports of daily work, emergency/service calls investigated, service rendered, results of troubleshooting and general conditions of systems and equipment.
Makes recommendations for modifications.
Complies with safety regulations of the University and of local, state and federal agencies.
Maintains cleanliness of work area and ensures that tools and equipment are kept in good working order.
Performs other duties requiring comparable skill and responsibility as directed.
May guide and direct the work of and train lower classified personnel.