Welder/Steam Technician

Appalachian State University • Boone, NC

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About The Position

This position is responsible for analysis, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of all activities related to underground campus utilities and related building steam and heating systems. The position will initiate repairs or replacements as necessary to upgrade campus systems and minimize energy losses. The position shall be responsible to the Mechanical Shop Supervisor and will assist with special projects as directed. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Trainee/Apprenticeship: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. After successful completion of a one year apprenticeship in the assigned trade(s), the position can be updated to the Contributing Level. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA . Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

Nice To Haves

• Some knowledge of steam and condensate systems
• Welding certification and experience in cutting pipe and steel
• History of good work ethic and teamwork skills
• Some knowledge of welding practices for stainless steel and aluminum
• Commercial Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Analysis of underground campus utilities
• Troubleshooting of underground campus utilities
• Maintenance of underground campus utilities
• Repair of underground campus utilities
• Analysis of building steam and heating systems
• Troubleshooting of building steam and heating systems
• Maintenance of building steam and heating systems
• Repair of building steam and heating systems
• Initiate repairs or replacements to upgrade campus systems
• Minimize energy losses
• Assist with special projects as directed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees