Pipefitter

Pipefitter (Creating a pool of applicants for permanent and extra help positions)

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Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

Department: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - BUILDING MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE

Locations: Macomb, IL

Posted: Jan 13, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: FT - Continuous

Position ID: 196217

About Western Illinois University

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Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 6,300 students at its traditional, residential campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.

Job Description

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RESPONSIBILITIES

A(n) Pipefitter typically -

• performs duties specific to and normally required in the pipefitter trade, following recognized procedures and techniques for such work;
• performs work needed to fabricate, assemble, install, or repair pipe systems, pipe supports, temperature control devices, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems;
• performs associated work by utilizing oxyacetylene or electric welding processes;
• diagnoses, repairs, and/or overhauls refrigeration equipment (such as compressors, evaporators, condensers, pumps, cooling towers, and heat exchangers), refrigeration systems, and/or temperature control systems (such as thermostats, relays, damper motors, pneumatically operated valves, small air compressors, fiber optics, and/or direct digital control systems);
• assists in the preparation of material orders for the purchase of equipment or repair parts;
• assists in the preparation of estimates for projected overhaul, repair, or replacement of eq...