Senior Plumber & Steamfitter (HVAC/Building Systems)

The Peterson School; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts, Amherst is seeking a Plumber and Steamfitter I to install, repair and maintain campus plumbing, steam and HVAC systems, including piping, valves, pumps and fixtures. You will perform preventive maintenance, operate diagnostic tools, and assist engineering with new equipment and building upgrades.

You may supervise junior staff and work around campus, including driving to residential buildings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Instructs, advises and mentors employees, technicians and journeymen in the operation and maintenance of the campus plumbing, steam, mechanical systems, H.V.A.C. systems and their related components including but not limited to pneumatic, electronic controls, electro-mechanical controls, cooling towers, pumps, and controlled devices.
• Responds to, inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and initiates repairs for all plumbing, steam, sanitary systems, mechanical systems, cooling towers, pumps including but not limited to pneumatic and self-contain valves in the context with the building HVAC, hydronic systems, and their related control devices. This requires using microprocessor and diagnostic equipment. Interacts with contractors relating to the operation, maintenance, and repair of various systems on campus.
• Performs preventive maintenance services. Utilizes computer programs that operate, maintain, calibrate, and adjust building HVAC systems.
• Assists Engineering staff in drawing review, inspection and troubleshooting as part of the acceptance of new equipment, new buildings, upgrades and equipment replacement.
• Drive a motorized vehicle around campus to residential buildings.
• Installs, repairs, alters, and maintains hot and cold water lines, steam lines, deionized water systems, sprinkler systems, glass piping, sewer pipes (cast iron, plastic, ceramic), pumps, traps, valves, radiators, toilets, sinks, showers, and other fixtures, including all their associated fittings; estimates labor and materials needed to do the work. Cuts and threads pipe, using stocks and dies, power threading machines, wrenches, power saws, safety equipment, and other related tools.
• Uses oxyacetylene torches and/or welding equipment to braze coils and pipes.
• Drill or cut holes through floors, walls, and ceilings; perform asbestos abatement in performance of work assignments.
• Performs related duties such as erecting scaffolding, rigging, and/or ladders; laying out drop clothes; fabricating miscellaneous metal products; sharpening and tempering various tools; cleaning tools and equipment; preparing work reports; and training other employees on the job.

Job description

The University of Massachusetts, Amherst is seeking a Plumber and Steamfitter I to install, repair and maintain campus plumbing, steam and HVAC systems, including piping, valves, pumps and fixtures. You will perform preventive maintenance, operate diagnostic tools, and assist engineering with new equipment and building upgrades.

You may supervise junior staff and work around campus, including driving to residential buildings as needed.