HVAC Steamfitter & Lab Piping Specialist

University of California; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UC Benefits

80 hours paid time off/year

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking an HVAC Mechanic to maintain and repair steam and refrigeration equipment across campus. You will engage in projects requiring highly specialized steamfitter/refrigeration work under general supervision.

The role involves performing steam distribution work, boiler controls maintenance, and service of chillers and air conditioning systems. Strong documentation, safety compliance, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with steam, refrigeration and HVAC systems in large facilities.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, blueprints and codes.
• Proven skills in installing, repairing and maintaining boilers and related piping.
• Experience with heat exchangers, steam lines, valves and pumps.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, ladders and noisy plant areas.
• Strong safety consciousness and ability to follow policies.

Responsibilities

• STEAMFITTING/REFRIGERATION: install, repair and maintain large chillers, HVAC equipment and related steam lines and pumps.
• ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: schedule work, document tasks, communicate with clients and manage materials.
• SAFETY: follow university safety guidelines and participate in required trainings.
• OTHER: perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Brazing

Pipe fitting

Boiler operation

Steamfitting

Controls and valves

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

HVAC systems

Education

Apprenticeship + journeyman experience

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking an HVAC Mechanic to maintain and repair steam and refrigeration equipment across campus. You will engage in projects requiring highly specialized steamfitter/refrigeration work under general supervision.

The role involves performing steam distribution work, boiler controls maintenance, and service of chillers and air conditioning systems. Strong documentation, safety compliance, and teamwork are essential.