Steamfitter

Job Summary

About the Position:

This position provides hands on service and troubleshooting support for UW-Madison's steam, heating, and mechanical systems serving academic and research facilities across campus. The role involves diagnosing problems, making repairs, and maintaining existing equipment in active, occupied buildings, with responsibilities that also include supporting mechanical cooling systems.

Working alongside other skilled trades and facilities staff, this position offers regular, service based work on large scale campus systems and exposure to a wide range of complex mechanical equipment.

Ongoing/Renewable

Full-Time: 100% FTE

Hours generally scheduled Monday- Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm. Work is performed onsite.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Performs skilled steamfitter work according to established trade standards and applicable building and safety codes
• Reviews finished projects with client/customer. Maintains records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations
• Cleans work area upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations
• Collaborates with and assists contractors as needed
• Installs, troubleshoots, and services Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVACR) systems and equipment
• Interprets blueprints and drawings to assess and verify specifications and to calculate the materials and equipment required. Discusses project plan with customer/client
• Gathers materials, prepares work area, and maintains equipment and supplies needed for jobs

Department:

Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Physical Plant