Steam & Pipefitter: Systems Maintenance Pro

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks a Steamfitter, Repair & Maintenance to service steam, processed water, chilled water, and compressed air systems across the Institute. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and responding to emergencies, aligned with OHSA 10 and local requirements.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a five-year apprenticeship, and five years of pipefitting experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Five-year apprenticeship required.
• Five years of pipefitting experience required.
• Willingness to obtain ASME welding certification for steel pipe.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, verbal instructions or sketches.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and diagnose defects on pipe systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work from blueprints and receiving work orders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot steam, processed water, chilled water, and compressed air systems across the Institute.
• Install, maintain, and service HVAC process systems and related piping.
• Respond to emergency mechanical system calls.
• Perform installation, maintenance, inspection and testing per OHSA 10 and local requirements.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and in confined spaces; adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding (arc)

Manual/hand tools

Blueprints and schematics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Five-year apprenticeship

Tools

ASME welding certification

Job description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks a Steamfitter, Repair & Maintenance to service steam, processed water, chilled water, and compressed air systems across the Institute. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and responding to emergencies, aligned with OHSA 10 and local requirements.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a five-year apprenticeship, and five years of pipefitting experience.