Facilities Mechanical Steamfitter associate

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Facilities Mechanical Steamfitter Associate to help ensure uninterrupted operation of boilers, piping, and related systems. Under supervision, you will inspect, install, repair, and maintain welded piping and equipment across campus facilities.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, performing preventative maintenance, responding to emergencies, and coordinating with trades.

Qualifications

• Associates/technical degree or vocational certificate in skilled trades/maintenance/welding.
• Boiler operator’s license (low/high pressure) preferred.
• OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health certification required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs and maintains all welded piping systems and components.
• Reviews blueprints and technical drawings; installs, repairs and replaces piping and components.
• Measures, cuts pipes and inspects for leaks using hand and power tools.
• Performs preventive maintenance and equipment installations (fans, pumps, heat exchangers).
• Addresses customer queries and communicates status; maintains clean work area.

Skills

Welding

Brazing and soldering

Cut and thread pipe

Hydrostatic testing of installed pipe

Problem solving/Troubleshooting

Time management

Conflict management

Basic computer

Customer service

team building

Knowledge of Ohio plumbing code

planning and prioritizing work

resource management

troubleshooting mechanical systems

boiler operation fundamentals

ac/dc theory

relationship of preventive maintenance

steam system fundamentals

Education

Associates/technical degree or Vocational certificate in skilled trades/ maintenance/welding related field

boiler operator’s license

valid OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health card

Job description

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OSU TITLE CODE: 8931 CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Facilities Mechanical Steamfitter Associate Function Statement: Under the supervision of a senior technician or supervisor, performs tasks that ensure the uninterrupted operations of mechanical systems and equipment. Inspects, tests, installs, fabricates, modifies, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs all welded piping systems and equipment. Piping systems and equipment include, but are not limited to boilers, compressed gas systems, steam & condensate systems, air compressors, laboratory and industrial kitchen equipment, steam stations, heat exchangers, condenser water, condensate, chilled water and heating hot water. Responds to emergency situations and evaluates and corrects defects. Assists other trades as needed; adheres to all safety practices and procedures; cleans and maintains work areas and equipment; attends meetings; properly completes documentation; provides a high level of customer service; communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices; operates department vehicles; performs other duties as assigned. Actively supports our commitment to the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace.

Shift, hours, days, and/or location are subject to change based on operational need in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement; may work overtime; subject to 24-hour emergency call.

Job Duties: Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties and other job-related duties as required.

Technical Specialties (80%)

1. Pipefitting and welding: Installs and repairs and maintains all welded piping systems and components.
2. Reviewing blueprints and technical drawings, Installing, repairing and replacing piping and components.
3. Measuring and cutting pipes using hand and power tools.
4. Inspecting and identifying leaks.
5. Installs, certifies, repairs, replaces and performs preventative maintenance on piping systems and equipment (e.g., meters, valves, piping).
6. Troubleshoots and resolves piping system issues (e.g., pressure, temperature, leaks).
7. Performs preventive maintenance tasks.
8. Performs equipment installations (e.g., fans, pumps, heat exchangers, trapping stations, valving, and welded piping systems).
9. Addressing customer queries.
10. Cleaning the work area after work completion.

General Duties (20%)

1. Communication / Record Keeping: Documents labor, materials and work performed on work orders.
2. Requests equipment and materials required to complete tasks.
3. Inform customers when tasks are completed.
4. Communicates and initiates work order escalation, if needed.
5. Updates building drawings.

Other Department Duties

• Participates in professional development/ continuing education activities: obtaining and maintaining required certifications, soft skill development, etc.
• Participates in meetings, trainings, and orientations.
• Participates on emergency response teams.
• Interacts with and assists other areas and staff within the department.
• May participate on committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Major Work Characteristics

1. Read, understand and update blueprints, schematics and as built drawings.
2. Read, understand and apply safety standards and practices (e.g., hazard communication, infection prevention, lock-out/ tag-out).
3. Read, interpret and apply technical manuals and systems specifications.
4. Follow applicable trade specific codes, standards and regulations.
5. Learn technical skills and apply new knowledge to solve problems.
6. Select and use hand, power and machine tools.
7. Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships.
8. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
9. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; calculate fractions, decimals and percentages; use algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
10. Apply engineering principles, load calculations, accepted techniques and equipment required to lift and move extremely large or heavy objects.
11. Locate, disable and enable electrical disconnects and plumbing shut-offs.

Skills

1. Welding
2. Brazing and soldering
3. Cut and thread pipe
4. Hydrostatic testing of installed pipe systems
5. Problem solving/Troubleshooting
6. Time management
7. Conflict management (e.g. handle complaints, identify issues and negotiate with others)
8. Basic computer (e.g., data entry, data retrieval, electronic communication, internet searches, navigate and retrieve information from websites)
9. Customer service (e.g. demonstrate empathy, meet quality standards, actively look for ways to help others)
10. team building
11. Knowledge of: Ohio plumbing code (e.g. fittings, water supply systems, stacks-vents, traps, piping and storage systems)
12. planning and prioritizing work
13. resource management
14. troubleshooting mechanical systems
15. boiler operation fundamentals
16. ac/dc theory
17. relationship of preventive maintenance and equipment life-cycle
18. steam system fundamentals (e.g., condensate, temperature and pressure relationships, flow, regulation and uses)

Desired Qualifications

• Associates/technical degree or Vocational certificate in skilled trades/ maintenance/welding related field
• boiler operator’s license (e.g., low pressure, high pressure)
• valid OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health card

Minimum Classification Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Six months’ experience in maintenance, pipefitting and/or welding trade and related equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Efficient skills and knowledge in using pipefitting and welding tools and equipment
• A basic understanding of plumbing and welding code compliance
• Knowledge of piping components (i.e. types of valves, fittings, types of piping)
• A valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of probationary period
• May require valid State of Ohio driver license

Physical Requirements

Must be able to push and pull 70 lbs. and distinguish colors. Climb and stand on ladders for extended periods of time.

Unusual Work Conditions

May work in hot, cold, dusty, or dirty environments for an extended period of time. May work in cramped spaces.

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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.