Welder/Steam Technician

Welder/Steam Technician

Department: Facilities Operations - Mechanical Engineering - 41000R

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.

License/Certification Required

Essential Job Functions

• Maintenance and repair of campus steam, condensate, water distribution, and collection infrastructure.
• Maintenance, repair, and replacement of steam valves, pressure regulators, condensate pumps, and condensate traps.
• Repair, fabrication, and installation of metal components and equipment across campus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

• Employee provides technical knowledge and expertise in the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and installation of underground campus steam and condensate systems as well as associated system components.
• In addition, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of building mechanical, steam, and hydronic systems.
• Also performs maintenance, repair, and installation of the campus water distribution system when required.
• Ability to weld various types of metal. Ability to operate University owned vehicles with a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Work Schedule/Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00 am - 3:00 pm. Schedule may vary due to work load and service activities. Work may be required past normal eight hour day, weekends, and/or holidays. This position is subject to primary and secondary call back schedules.This position is MANDATORY and required to work during adverse weather events and emergency closures.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $41,736 - $47,505

Closing Date: 5/3/2026

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53924