Welder/Plumber/Steamfitter/HVAC

BayWa r.e. Solar Trade Global; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 48,550 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Technician to ensure optimal functioning of university building systems by performing welding, plumbing, steam fitting, and HVAC maintenance. Candidates should have journeyman-level experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to work independently in various conditions. The role offers a salary range of $48,550 to $65,000, with the expectation of a 40-hour work week and no visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Verifiable journeyman-level experience in mechanical installation and maintenance.
• Must obtain a Virginia license within 6 months if holding out-of-state license.
• American Welding Society certification or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding repairs and metal fabricating.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC flow controls.
• Maintain accurate records of work orders and inventory.

Skills

Journeyman-level experience

Knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, welding

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to perform in various weather conditions

Education

Journeyman’s or Master’s license in Plumbing or HVAC

American Welding Society certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Technical documents

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Mechanical Services Supervisor, the incumbent willperform work in the mechanical trades including welding, plumbing,steam fitting, and HVAC to ensure that building systems areoperating within the desired optimal indoor environmentalconditions at the university. The incumbent will work on a variety of mechanical projects and will perform a wide variety of skilledrepair, installation, and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include welding repairs and metal fabricating required by multiple trades within Facilities. Toensure success in this role, you should have advanced knowledge of a wide array of facilities systems, good mechanical skills, and excellent troubleshooting skills because the reliable operation of these systems is critical to the university.

Required Qualifications

• Verifiable journeyman-level experience in a large commercial, construction, or institutional setting in the mechanical installation, repair, and maintenance practices.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Journeyman’s or Masters license in Plumbing or HVAC, within eleven months of hire date; OR current Journey or Master level licensing agreement (reciprocity) from another jurisdiction as approved by the Virginia Board for Contractors. Incumbent will have 6 months from hire date to acquire a Virginia license if they currently hold a license from a reciprocal jurisdiction.
• American Welding Society (AWS) certification, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) certification, or similar welding certification.
• Experience with pipe welding in a relevant setting, determining the required tools, materials, and welding methods.
• Experience examining completed welds to ensure they are free of defects, smooth, and functional with consideration given for the application.
• Significant experience installing, troubleshooting and repairing HVAC flow controls.
• Working knowledge of a variety of technical documents such as blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, specification records, and operating and maintenance manuals.
• Recordkeeping experience such as processing work orders and/or tracking inventory.
• Able to perform routine welding, plumbing, mechanical, or HVAC tasks.
• Ability to recognize and understand industry terminologies of multiple trades.
• Ability to use a computer and keep accurate and complete records.
• Ability to perform work with minimal margin of error and work independently with little or no supervision.
• Must have excellent communication skills, good teamwork skills, and be able to understand, comprehend and follow directions in the workplace.
• Ability to safely move and handle heavy objects weighing 50 pounds; climb and work from elevated workstations such as ladders and scaffolds; maneuver and work in tight spaces; and work for considerable periods of time standing, sitting, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling, and doing repetitive movement with tools, equipment, and computer keyboarding.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
• May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.
• This is a designated emergency personnel position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a large commercial or university setting.
• Technical training, education, and/or experience in plumbing, steam fitting, HVAC, and/or millwright trades.
• Customer-service oriented.
• Experience with an online work order system; for example, but not limited to: AiM (HokieServ).
• Due to emergency call-in requirements, must be able to arrive on campus within one hour.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$48,550-$65,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

Open Until Filled

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.