Pipefitter/Steamfitter

Position Details

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Posting Summary College VP Business And Finance-DIV

Executive Area

VP Business And Finance

Department

FacilMgmt-Maintenance Service

Posting Detail Information Posting Number S1614P

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Nonexempt/Hourly

Pay Grade

ST4

Campus Location

WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

$40.45 per hour plus generous benefits.

General Summary

Provides highly skilled craft labor, working with tools to install, repair, replace and perform preventive maintenance for all elements of the University’s heat and hot water distribution system.

Major Duties

* Installs, repairs and maintains all piping and devices required for the delivery of steam and return of condensate for heating and domestic use, including air separators, expansion tanks, domestic hot water heaters, valves, strainers and traps. * Inspects and traces piping; cuts or breaks existing fittings and removes damaged and/or deteriorated segments of piping; threads new pipe under 4" in diameter to receive new fittings; and installs new fittings to reconnect replacement pipe under 4" in diameter or welds replacement piping over 4" in diameter to existing sound piping material. * Installs, repairs and replaces underground pipes, pipes located in vaults and steam tunnels, and pipes concealed in floors, walls and ceilings. * Bleeds hydronic heating systems to remove excess air and correct water flow. * Removes and replaces heat vent unit coils with the assistance of 2-3 other tradespeople. * Repairs heating elements and wall-mounted convectors and changes building relief valves. * Provides information required to update building and systems drawings to accurately reflect current status and, as assigned, may assist in the technical training of an apprentice. * Organizes assigned work so as to minimize materials and manhours required for proper completion of wor...