Steamfitter

Job Summary Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities.
Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls more than 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland.
Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.
The Steamfitter performs skilled work in assembling, installing, repairing, and maintaining high- and low-pressure steam hot water systems, while also performing general plumbing duties when required.
Responsibilities and Duties Installs, repairs, and maintains heat radiation units, coal, gas and oil-fired steam boilers and piping, regulating, and controlling devices, valves, steam trap, pressure reducers, coils, pumps, power plant piping systems, pneumatic control systems, etc.
Ensures installation and repair of systems and equipment adhere to code requirements and specifications.
Cuts, bends, threads, welds, or brazes iron, steel, copper or plastic pipe.
Tests for leaks.
Packs expansion joints, valves and pumps.
Perform routine and emergency maintenance, as shift requires.
Assist other mechanics performing night shift operations as needed.
Provides guidance and training in steam fitting work to maintenance personnel as required.
Qualifications and Skills High School diploma or equivalent.
4 years of relevant work experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying the theory, thermodynamic principles, methods, and techniques used in the steam fitting trade.
General knowledge of and skill in a variety of semi-skilled building construction or maintenance and repair practices and techniques used in the trade areas where assigned; of safety practices and procedures related to the assigned trade areas.
General knowledge and skill in the use of tools and equipment of the trade.
Skill in inspection and adjusting, repairs and replacements to building fixtures and mechanical equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, to communicate effectively, to prepare estimates of time and material required for assigned work; to apply quality and safety standards, to complete logs and prepare records and reports, to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment or machinery, to work at heights up to 35 feet; manipulate heavy equipment, tools, supplies and /or exert for up to 70lbs; to concurrently manipulated multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritation environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Salary and Benefits $49,619 annually and full University benefits that includes annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission.