Advanced Welder – HVAC, Plumbing & Fabrication

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg (VA)

On-site

USD 48,550 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Reporting to the Mechanical Services Supervisor at Virginia Tech, the selected candidate will perform welding, plumbing, steam fitting, and HVAC tasks to keep building systems operating under optimal conditions. The role covers a wide range of repair, installation, and maintenance activities across facilities.

Qualified applicants will have journeyman-level experience, licensure or reciprocal licensing within eleven months, and welding certifications.

Qualifications

Verifiable journeyman-level experience in a large commercial, construction, or institutional setting in the mechanical installation, repair, and maintenance practices.
Must have or be able to obtain a Journeyman’s or Masters license in Plumbing or HVAC, within eleven months of hire date; OR current Journey or Master level licensing agreement (reciprocity) from another jurisdiction as approved by the Virginia Board for Contractors.
American Welding Society (AWS) certification, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) certification, or similar welding certification.
Experience with pipe welding in a relevant setting, determining the required tools, materials, and welding methods.
Experience examining completed welds to ensure they are free of defects, smooth, and functional with consideration given for the application.
Significant experience installing, troubleshooting and repairing HVAC flow controls.
Working knowledge of blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, specification records, and operating and maintenance manuals.
Recordkeeping experience such as processing work orders and/or tracking inventory.
Able to perform routine welding, plumbing, mechanical, or HVAC tasks.
Ability to recognize and understand industry terminologies of multiple trades.
Ability to use a computer and keep accurate and complete records.
Ability to perform work with minimal margin of error and work independently with little or no supervision.
Must have excellent communication skills, good teamwork skills, and be able to understand, comprehend and follow directions in the workplace.
Ability to safely move and handle heavy objects weighing 50 pounds; climb and work from elevated workstations such as ladders and scaffolds; maneuver and work in tight spaces; and work for considerable periods of time standing, sitting, walking, reaching, bending pushing/pulling, and doing repetitive movement with tools, equipment and computer keyboarding.
Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.
This is a designated emergency personnel position.

Responsibilities

Welding repairs and metal fabrication across trades within Facilities.
To ensure success in this role, you should have advanced knowledge of a wide array of facilities systems, good mechanical skills, and excellent troubleshooting skills because the reliable operation of these systems is critical to the university.
Interpret and apply mechanical drawings and specs; troubleshoot and repair HVAC flow controls.
Maintain records and process work orders; keep inventory as required.