Campus Steamfitter - Maintain Critical HVAC & Piping

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a skilled Steamfitter to maintain and service steam, heating, cooling, and mechanical systems across campus. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, diagnosing issues, and performing repairs in active buildings.

On-site, full-time schedule with standard weekday hours. Responsibilities include installing, servicing, and repairing HVACR equipment, interpreting drawings, and ensuring safety codes are met.

Qualifications

• Journeyman‑level experience as a Steamfitter or HVAC‑R technician.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible service experience troubleshooting and repairing steam and heating systems.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair mechanical systems in an institutional, commercial, or industrial environment.
• Driver's License Required - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Steamfitter experience

HVAC-R troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a skilled Steamfitter to maintain and service steam, heating, cooling, and mechanical systems across campus. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, diagnosing issues, and performing repairs in active buildings.

On-site, full-time schedule with standard weekday hours. Responsibilities include installing, servicing, and repairing HVACR equipment, interpreting drawings, and ensuring safety codes are met.