Steamfitter - Buildings & Grounds Department (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Unified School District is seeking a Steamfitter (HVAC Technician) to perform journey-level steamfitting work on new construction and modernization projects. The role requires installation of piping in various materials and maintenance of boilers, pumps, and valves across district facilities.

Applicants should have completed a four- to five-year apprenticeship and possess at least five years of journeyman steamfitter experience, plus EPA Type II or universal refrigerant certification and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a four- to five-year apprenticeship.
• Five years experience as a journeyman steamfitter.

Responsibilities

• Install piping on new construction and existing facilities maintenance or modernization projects.
• Install piping of various materials (carbon steel, cast iron, copper, plastic, fiberglass, stainless steel, and other alloys).
• Work from plans, drawings, or sketches; disassemble, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain steam boilers, hot water boilers, and gas furnaces.
• Maintain, repair, and replace thermostats, pumps, gauges, valves, fans and air compressors.
• Install and repair HVAC systems, boilers, steam lines, and gas lines; insulate pipes and boilers.
• Drive a District service truck and work with District staff and outside contractors.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent, completion of a four to five-year apprenticeship

Five years experience as a journeyman steamfitter

Job description

Steamfitter - Buildings & Grounds Department (2026-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5942437

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Ref. PCN2873

TITLE:

Steamfitter

(HVAC Technician)

REPORTS TO:

Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:

Maintenance

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

WORK YEAR/HOURS

261 days/8.0 hours

ISSUED:

Revised June 27, 2007

SALARY GRADE:

B&GR 18

BASIC FUNCTION : Install piping on new construction and existing facilities maintenance or modernization projects by performing journey-level steamfitting work.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements).

E = Essential Functions

• Install piping on new construction and existing facilities maintenance or modernization projects. E
• Install piping of all sizes and in a variety of materials including carbon steel, cast iron, copper, plastic, fiber glass, stainless steel, and other special alloys and types. E
• Work from plans and instructions, sketches and drawings. E
• Disassemble service, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain steam boilers, hot water boilers, and gas furnaces. E
• Maintain, repair and replace electronic and pneumatic thermostats, hot and cold water pumps, pressure gauges, gas valves, fans and air compressors. E
• Install new and repair existing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, boilers, steam lines, gas lines. E
• Cover pipes and boilers with insulation materials. E
• Drive a District service truck. E
• Take work assignments and perform complete job with minimum supervision. E
• Have regular and frequent contacts with all District employees, architecture and engineering employees, and with outside contractors. E
• May oversee laborers assigned to help with heavy lifting and rough unskilled work. E
• Work with all District employees, architecture and engineering employees, and with outside contractors. E
• Repair all district equipment and gates.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school completion of a four to five-year apprenticeship and five years experience as a journeyman steamfitter.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification Type II or universal.
• Valid California Driver’s License suitable for driving District vehicles.
• Personality and character suitable to work in schools.
• Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, Tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in system repairs, service and installation work.
• Safe working methods and procedures
• Technical aspects of field of specialty

ABILITY TO:

• Weld and pipe fitting required for high pressure steam, water and gas lines.
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Observe all legal and District defensive driving practices

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor or outdoor environment; driving a District vehicle to conduct work; seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions; working around and with machinery having moving parts .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned tools and equipment; seeing to perform steam fitting work; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or moving moderately heavy objects; standing for extended periods of time; climbing ladders; heavy physical labor.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $85,698.46 to $105,730.85 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required