Steam Fitter

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a skilled trades technician to lead and perform repairs and maintenance of the campus steam distribution and condensate return systems, ensuring reliability and safety.

Key duties include managing steam and condensate systems, preventive and corrective maintenance, heating, pump and motor repair, welding, plumbing, and related administrative tasks to keep campus facilities compliant and efficient.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required; some licenses may be needed.
• Experience in steam/condensate systems and related equipment preferred.
• Back-flow certification or equivalent license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform repair and preventive maintenance of steam distribution and condensate return systems.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance across campus systems.
• Maintain heating systems and perform pump/motor repairs.
• Carry out welding tasks as required and address plumbing needs.
• Handle administrative duties related to maintenance work.

Skills

Steam systems knowledge

Plumbing experience

Confined Space experience

Welding experience

Cross Connection Back-flow cert

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Position Summary

Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direction for and perform repair and maintenance, both corrective and preventive, of the campus steam distribution and condensate return systems.

1. Steam and Condensate Systems - 35%

2. Preventive and Corrective Maintenance - 30%

3. Heating Systems - 15%

4. Pump and Motor Repair - 5%

5. Welding - 5%

6. Administrative - 5%

7. Plumbing - 5%

This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event policy.

Minimum Qualifications

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY; OR DEMONSTRATED POSSESSION OF THE COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE WORK. SOME POSITIONS MAY REQUIRE SPECIAL LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION. OPTIONAL GUIDELINES: EXPERIENCE IN THE TRADE AREA RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT MAY BE SUBSTITUTED ON A YEAR-FOR-YEAR BASIS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Steam systems, Condensate Systems, Heat Exchangers, and Steam PRV Stations.
• Cross Connection Back-flow certification
• Plumbing experience
• Confined Space experience
• Welding experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

1. Name,
2. Company Name,
3. Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
4. Email Address
5. Contact Phone Number

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Recruitment Range

$47,263 - $52,514

Work Hours

8 A.M - 4:30 P.M., M-F

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FTE

1.000