Steamfitter I — Campus Steam & Heating Systems

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings program

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Steamfitter in Pittsburgh to install, repair, and maintain high-, medium-, and low-pressure steam and condensate systems, hot water networks, and related equipment. The role requires reading blueprints, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring all work meets safety and university standards.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, based in Pittsburgh, with responsibilities including equipment oversight, safety compliance, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman steamfitter with trade school/apprenticeship completion required.
• Minimum three (3) years of journeyman or sub-journeyman level experience desired, preferably in a large institution.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, repair, and maintain low-, medium-, and high-pressure steam and condensate systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on piping, hot water, radiators, pumps, heat exchangers, and related components.
• Read blueprints and specifications to plan piping layouts and ensure proper pitch, slope, and elevation.
• Fabricate and weld pipe using electric/gas welding and silver soldering.
• Route and test piping connections to ensure leak-free joints and compliance with safety and codes.

Skills

Piping systems

Welding

Blueprint reading

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school or apprenticeship as journeyman steamfitter

Tools

Welding equipment

Pipe fabrication tools

Heat exchangers

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Steamfitter in Pittsburgh to install, repair, and maintain high-, medium-, and low-pressure steam and condensate systems, hot water networks, and related equipment. The role requires reading blueprints, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring all work meets safety and university standards.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, based in Pittsburgh, with responsibilities including equipment oversight, safety compliance, and collaboration with