Pipe & Steamfitter — On-Call Maintenance Tech

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida on the Gainesville campus is seeking a Pipe/Steamfitter to maintain and repair steam systems, piping, and related equipment. The role requires an apprenticeship in pipe/steam fitting or a high school diploma with four years of relevant experience, with possible vocational training substitutions.

Typical duties include inspecting, repairing, and insulating steam lines, welding as needed, reading blueprints, and performing preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in pipe/steam fitting; or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience.
• Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Knowledge of procedures and methods for installing, repairing and maintaining steam systems of various sizes and types.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Repairs/replaces steam supply and return lines, including insulation.
• Makes minor welding repairs on piping and structural.
• Layout and weld material from blueprints. Drives UF vehicle.
• Repairs/replaces steam traps and expansions joints.
• Repairs/replaces tubes in hot water tanks and heat exchangers.
• Repairs/replaces circulating pumps.
• Maintains electric and gas welding equipment.
• Insulates and/or repairs insulation on steam lines, hot water tanks, and exchangers.
• Preventive maintenance.

Skills

Steam system knowledge

Welding (gas & electric)

Blueprint reading

Hand & power tool use

Education

Apprenticeship in pipe/steam fitting

High school diploma + 4 years experience

Job description

The University of Florida on the Gainesville campus is seeking a Pipe/Steamfitter to maintain and repair steam systems, piping, and related equipment. The role requires an apprenticeship in pipe/steam fitting or a high school diploma with four years of relevant experience, with possible vocational training substitutions.

Typical duties include inspecting, repairing, and insulating steam lines, welding as needed, reading blueprints, and performing preventive maintenance.