Plumbing & Steamfitting Craft Expert – 3 Shifts

University of Connecticut; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 65,516 - 84,235; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

SERS Retirement plan

Full benefits package

Job summary

University of Connecticut, Facilities Operations, Storrs Campus, is hiring Qualified Craft Workers (Plumbing and Steamfitting) for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. Open to the Public, NP-2 preference for internal candidates, with a salary range of $65,516 to $84,235 yearly. Requires CT P-1/P-2 license and ability to read blueprints.

Full-time, 37.5 hours/week. Positions include emergency/staff rotation, on-call duties, and weekend differential on certain shifts.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of general experience performing skilled plumbing and steamfitting trades.
• State of Connecticut P-1 or P-2 license required.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard plumbing and steamfitting trade practices and codes.
• Assembles, installs and repairs air, gas, water, steam and sewer disposal systems.
• Cuts, bends, reams and threads pipes.
• Caulks and tests joints.
• Installs and repairs gas, water, steam and sanitary fixtures.
• Covers and insulates tanks, pipes and related objects.
• Works with high pressure hot water and steam systems.
• Performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks.
• Adds water treatment chemicals to boilers.
• Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks.
• Keeps necessary records.
• May braze pipes.
• May inspect and repair steam traps and/or vaults fed by main system at various locations.
• May remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods.
• May inspect and repair medical gas systems.
• May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required.
• May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts.
• May operate heavy equipment.
• May respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Plumbing/steamfitting

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Estimates/records

Computer skills

Education

Vocational/technical diploma in maintenance trades

Job description

University of Connecticut, Facilities Operations, Storrs Campus, is hiring Qualified Craft Workers (Plumbing and Steamfitting) for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. Open to the Public, NP-2 preference for internal candidates, with a salary range of $65,516 to $84,235 yearly. Requires CT P-1/P-2 license and ability to read blueprints.

Full-time, 37.5 hours/week. Positions include emergency/staff rotation, on-call duties, and weekend differential on certain shifts.